Temple Childrens Academy
4242 HARTRICK BLUFF RD, Temple, TX 76502 · Bell County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 187
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Lindsey Ulman
- Phone
- (254) 327-4747
- Regulated since
- Jun 13, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1494736 · number 1808458
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | Other (1) |
| 2025 | 4 | 4 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
-
Sep 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Sep 3, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jun 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
May 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
May 13, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
-
Other Serious
During the investigation, this minimum standard was found deficient. Information gathered through interviews and documentation determined that a caregiver lifted a child by one arm/hand, resulting in a nursemaid?s elbow injury while the child was in care. The caregiver?s actions did not demonstrate appropriate judgment in ensuring the child?s safety and well-being
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-16.
-
Other Serious
-
Nov 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Nov 14, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Nov 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
One child was observed to be unattended in a hallway during the inspection. The child was taken back to their classroom by the director.
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 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
-
Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
One classroom was observed to have toilet cleaner in an unlocked cabinet accessible to children in the classroom. The cleaning products were moved to another location during the the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-11-12. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
-
Aug 27, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Jul 22, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
-
Safety & premises Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that good judgement was not used when one staff member used a crib to transport toddler aged children to another classroom for non-emergency purposes.
HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
-
Supervision & ratios Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during the DFPS investigation to show that adequate supervision was not provided when a toddler aged child fell out of a crib.
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 2025-08-18. Correction verified 2025-08-27.
-
Safety & premises Serious
-
Jun 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
May 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Mar 24, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Mar 19, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Mar 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
-
Dec 19, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
-
Cleanliness & sanitation
Classrooms were observed not raising children to the sink to wash hands with soap and water.
HHSC 746.3421(b) — Infant Handwashing - Raised to Sink
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-12-19.
-
Cleanliness & sanitation
Get the full file
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.
Email the request Printable letter (fax or mail)
- 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
Show the letter text
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.