Rachels Little House

1201 S 4TH, Canadian, TX 79014 · Hemphill County

22cited violations

6serious

16inspections & investigations

1enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 98
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:30 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Laura Valles
Phone: (806) 323-6261
Regulated since: Dec 19, 2011
HHSC IDs: Operation 875688 · number 1321327
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 6
Illness & medication 2
Safety & premises 6
Staff background & training 2
Records & paperwork 4
Other 2

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	2	2	Staff background & training (2)
2025	14	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (6), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2)
2023	6	4	Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (4)

Enforcement actions

Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)

HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  An individual that did not have an eligible notification was present in a classroom at inspection. This was corrected at inspection with the individual removed from the 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 at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-19.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 19, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training Serious
  An individual that did not have an eligible notification was present in a classroom at inspection. This was corrected at inspection with the individual removed from the 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 at inspection. Corrected 2026-08-19.
HHSC inspection history
Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  The most recent gas leak test was not made available at inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.801(13) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 18, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  The most recent gas leak test was not made available at inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.801(13) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-21. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
HHSC inspection history
Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Children were observed at snack time with their animal crackers placed directly on the table for snack time instead of being placed on a napkin or plate.
  
  HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-28. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A staff member was observed serving and feeding the children in the classroom without washing their hands beforehand.
  
  HHSC 746.3415(2) — Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-28. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Children were placed at the table for snack time without having their hands washed.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-28. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
- Safety & premises
  One child's food allergy plan was lacking a physician signature.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
- Other
  Children were placed in chairs with fastening straps to ensure their safety but the children were not secured with the buckles when in use.
  
  HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-28. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
- Records & paperwork
  Three personnel records was lacking form 2912 pre employment affidavit that were hired since September 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 28, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Children were observed at snack time with their animal crackers placed directly on the table for snack time instead of being placed on a napkin or plate.
  
  HHSC 746.3317(6) — Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-28. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A staff member was observed serving and feeding the children in the classroom without washing their hands beforehand.
  
  HHSC 746.3415(2) — Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-28. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  Children were placed at the table for snack time without having their hands washed.
  
  HHSC 746.3417(1) — Children Handwashing Before Eating
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-28. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
- Safety & premises
  One child's food allergy plan was lacking a physician signature.
  
  HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-07. Correction verified 2025-02-07.
- Other
  Children were placed in chairs with fastening straps to ensure their safety but the children were not secured with the buckles when in use.
  
  HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-28. Correction verified 2025-02-03.
- Records & paperwork
  Three personnel records was lacking form 2912 pre employment affidavit that were hired since September 2023.
  
  HHSC 746.901(5) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-31. Correction verified 2025-01-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 26, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 6, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jun 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  An infant that is less than 12 months year of age was observed at inspection asleep in the crib and covered with a blanket. The infant and blanket was removed from the crib at inspection.
  
  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 2023-06-29. Correction verified 2023-07-06.
- Safety & premises
  The most recent annual fire inspection was 2/4/2022 and was conducted more than 12 months ago.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Four admission records reviewed were lacking a current immunization record.
  
  HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-03.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 29, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  An infant that is less than 12 months year of age was observed at inspection asleep in the crib and covered with a blanket. The infant and blanket was removed from the crib at inspection.
  
  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 2023-06-29. Correction verified 2023-07-06.
- Safety & premises
  The most recent annual fire inspection was 2/4/2022 and was conducted more than 12 months ago.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(b) — Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-14. Correction verified 2023-07-21.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Four admission records reviewed were lacking a current immunization record.
  
  HHSC 746.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 27, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history

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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Send to: HHSC Open Records Coordinator, MC-1070 · OpenRecordsRequest@hhs.texas.gov · fax 512-424-6586 · 4601 W. Guadalupe Street, Austin, Texas 78751-3146 · agency instructions

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Letter text

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 Rachels Little House, 1201 S 4TH, Canadian, TX 79014 (operation ID 875688, operation number 1321327), 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.