Christey's Kids Learning Center
202 S ALAMO BLVD STE G, Marshall, TX 75670 · Harrison County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 78
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:45 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Christey Lewis
- Phone
- (903) 578-9495
- Regulated since
- Aug 10, 2023
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1434556 · number 1764540
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (3), Supervision & ratios (7), Safety & premises (4), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (4) |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 10 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (1), Staff background & training (2), Other (5) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 13, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
During the investigation it was found that a piece of play equipment was broken and cracked and was on the playground at the time of the incident. The equipment was pushed up into a corner out of required use zone near a fence.
HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-28. Correction verified 2025-11-04.
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Safety & premises
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Aug 3, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 2, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 19, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection the director is determined to not be at the operation enough to ensure the staff is supervised and that they are following the standards.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Supervision & ratios
During inpection it was determined that the director is not present at the operation the required amount of hours per week.
HHSC 746.1011(a) — Director present-Minimum 75%
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection 12 children were being cared for by two caregivers and the SAG is 0 - 11m.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection 3 infant classes were combined during naptime.
HHSC 746.1613(b) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Other
During inspection, infants were sleeping in play yards that are not correctly labled.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(I) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
During inspection an infant under 12m was observed sleeping in a play yard with a large sleep mat/blanket.
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 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During inspection two caregivers changed several children in a row without handwashing themselves or the infant.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-19. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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May 15, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the investigation it was determined that children in diapers or potty training have not been changed promptly. The operation has put procedures in place to address this issue.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-02. Correction verified 2025-06-02.
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Staff background & training
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May 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 30, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the investigation it was determined that there has been an ongoing issue with prompt changes of soiled diapers and pull ups.
HHSC 746.3501(1) — Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-05-12. Correction verified 2025-05-19.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Apr 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation there were 13 children in the infant room ages 5m-19m with a SAG of 11m.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-22. Correction verified 2025-05-01.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 17, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection there were two children in the infant room that were much more than 18m older than the youngest infant.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Other
During inspection an infant was observed asleep in a play yard that had a side that was not locked into place.
HHSC 746.2411(2)(D) — Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Secure Supports
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the investigation an infant was observed asleep with a blanket in the bed.
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 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Safety & premises
During inspection a bottle was observed in the crib with a sleeping infant and four bottles were observed on the floor throughout the room.
HHSC 746.2419(7) — Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Other Serious
During the investigation four caregivers were observed in the room playing with the babies and two of the infants were sleeping in their bouncers and not moved to their play yards.
HHSC 746.2426(a)(1) — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During inspection a blanket was observed coving the changing mat and diapers were changed without removing the blanket and santizing for the next child.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 16, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During investigation it was found a caregiver uses electronic devices for personal business while caring for children.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Supervision & ratios
During the investigation there were 13 children in the infant room ages 5m - 5 years of age.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-17. Correction verified 2025-04-22.
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Food & allergies
During investigation 8 infants did not have updated feeding instructions. Some children were provided extra food from the classroom instead of the food parents provided.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-05-01. Correction verified 2025-05-01.
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Other
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Aug 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
* The infant room has baseboard area that is peeling and needs to be repaired. * The Prek room has an electrical outlet box that has pulled away from the wall and needs to be repaired. * Two year old room has outlets that are not covered.
HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-29. Correction verified 2024-09-12.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jul 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 24, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During the investigation it was found that the operation used a cream on a child that was not approved by the parent.
HHSC 746.3501(4) — Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-14.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Mar 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
During inspection a classroom was found out of ratio. Children were combined in other classses to put this class into ratio during inspection.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-02-07.
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Other
During inspection a current health inspection was not available.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-07. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
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Safety & premises Serious
During inspection the playground had the following safety issues: Large slide piece has large crack on the platform - remove or repair before allowing children on it. Plastic slide requires loose fill but was removed from the playground during inspection Pieces are not 6 feet apart from fence or from each other. A sandbox cover has bolts in four corners that need to be removed or covered.
HHSC 746.4601(7) — Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-21. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Safety & premises Serious
A current fire inspection was not available during inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-03-07. Correction verified 2024-03-21.
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 18, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
During the investigation, pre-service training documentation was not available for a caregiver.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-27. Correction verified 2023-12-06.
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Staff background & training
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Aug 21, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 17, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
This Minimum Standard was reviewed and found to be out of compliance. An individual who had a pending background check was observed at the operation inside of a classroom.
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 2023-09-18. Correction verified 2023-09-15.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Jul 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 26, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 28, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 18, 2023 Inspection · 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 26, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
During the inspection a child was observed leaving the area with the children and caregivers and going down the hall several times towards the door to go outside and in and out of a classroom several times without caregivers being aware that the child was out of the room.
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 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Other
During inspection children were observed to be sitting in high chairs for over an hour without an activity or being able to get down and be active.
HHSC 746.2205(a)(4) — Written Activity Plan - No Long Waiting Periods
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Other
During inspection three children were observed napping in an area that was unsupervised and one child was found napping alone in a room unsupervised.
HHSC 746.2901 — Supervised Naptime Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
During inspection a classroom has cleaning chemicals within reach of children and a closet is accessible to children with chemicals stored inside.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
During inspection a caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after changing a diaper.
HHSC 746.3415(4) — Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-04-26. Correction verified 2023-05-03.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 17, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
During inspection it was found that the playground areas did not have a fence installed.
HHSC 746.4305 — Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-02-17.
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Other
During inspection personall storage for individual belongings was not available for children.
HHSC 746.4505 — Storage for Individual Belongings
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Other Serious
Duiring inspection a carbon monoxide detector was not installed in the building.
HHSC 746.5531 — Child-Care Center Must be Equipped with a Working Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-03-10. Correction verified 2023-02-16.
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Other
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