The Mills Down Town
2800 STATE HIGHWAY 66, Caddo Mills, TX 75135 · Hunt County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 221
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Emily Chavez
- Phone
- (903) 494-4664
- Regulated since
- Jul 22, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1499370 · number 1811696
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Sep 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 20, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 30, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 12, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 29, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 27, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 8, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined during the DFPS investigation that it was dark in the gym where children nap inside the operation.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-16. Correction verified 2026-07-20.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 30, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 14, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 12, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 8, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 12, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 19, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 18, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
A group of children under the age of two were observed watching television.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-06.
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Other
A group of children were unstrapped in a high chair.
HHSC 746.4501(b) — Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-05-06.
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Other
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Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 20, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
Get the full file
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- 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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If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.
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.