Thrive Early Learning Academy
1401 W 5TH ST UNIT A, Plainview, TX 79072 · Hale County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 48
- Ages
- Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Courtney Frausto
- Phone
- (806) 774-5511
- Regulated since
- Sep 24, 2026
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1513469 · number 1821697
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | Safety & premises (2), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (3) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 22, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
In one classroom a child did not have access to a walkway without having to step over or on at least one other child. This was corrected at inspection when a caregiver repositioned the nap cot that another child was on to give the child access to a walkway.
HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-04-23.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Apr 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
A caregiver did not know the number of children in the classroom when asked by CCR and had to count them to provide an answer.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-22.
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Safety & premises Serious
In two classrooms, there was not enough space between all of the cots for each child to have access to a walkway.
HHSC 746.2909(4) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-09. Correction verified 2026-04-23.
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Other Serious
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Jan 6, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection on file for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
There is not a diaper changing pad/surface in the Tiny Buds classroom where children will be cared for that will require diaper changes. Additionally, there is not a hand washing sink located in the classroom or in an area nearby where a caregiver could adequately supervise the other children they are caring for.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-29. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The following were observed during the inspection in areas that will be used by children: exposed wiring in uncovered outlets, power tools, exposed plumbing where toilets and sinks will go, wooden boards that a child could pull down on themselves, an unmounted door, a piece of wood with a soap dispenser propped up outside on the playground and a ladder propped against the wall that a child could also pull down on themselves.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a fire inspection on file for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have documentation on file showing that a natural gas inspection had been conducted for Child Care Regulation to review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-09-30. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Supervision & ratios 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.