Stonegate Angel Care
1604 S TEXAS BLVD, Alice, TX 78332 · Jim Wells County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 107
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Dianne Ruiz
- Phone
- (361) 453-7170
- Regulated since
- Oct 15, 2020
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1344395 · number 1700684
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 6 | 0 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (1), Other (3) |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (1), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 5 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Records & paperwork (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Infant aged children did not have infant written feeding instructions for review.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation does not have the following operational policies: safe sleep practices for infants, promotion for indoor and outdoor physical activity policies relating to activities and lesson planning, and for procedures for supporting inclusive services to children with special care needs.
HHSC 746.501(a)(6) — Written Operational Policies - Parental Notifications
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-19.
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Safety & premises
The emergency preparedness plan is missing the required policy on how the staff will evacuate children 24m of age or who have limited mobility, or who need assistance, during an emergency.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-19.
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Staff background & training
One out of the staff records requested was not made readily available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-19. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Other
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Oct 1, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 22, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
There were there window air conditioners in three classrooms. Air conditioner units were within children's reach.
HHSC 746.3701(3) — Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-07-28. Correction verified 2025-08-03.
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Other
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Jun 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation
Diaper changing supplies were observed within children's reach in infant and toddler classrooms.
HHSC 746.3501(6) — Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Other
Children's products certification form was last updated on January 1st, 2023. Note: Form was updated during inspection.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-19. Correction verified 2025-07-08.
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Other
There were 3 rocking structures and one climbing structure in the outside playground in need of surfacing.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Safety & premises
Emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was pending two exit paths from each classroom, and the designated location inside wehere all caregivers center and children take shelter from threatening weather.
HHSC 746.5207(a) — Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Illness & medication
Ten children's files were reviewed. Five files were pending updated records.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-23. Correction verified 2025-07-22.
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Cleanliness & sanitation
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Jan 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
Bleach water was sitting out on a shelf accessible to the children in the class. This was corrected when brought to the directors attention.
HHSC 746.3407(13) — Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-06.
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Safety & premises
One of the children's files reviewed, did not have the address documented of the emergency contact person. This was corrected when the director called the parent to get the address and then the director documented the address in the child's file.
HHSC 746.605(6) — Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-06.
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Records & paperwork
Of the four staff files reviewed, two did not have the documentation of the education requirements.
HHSC 746.901(2) — Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-21.
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Safety & premises
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Apr 29, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 26, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2024 Assessment · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 19, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
Appropriate discipline was not used to the child's level of understanding.
HHSC 746.2803(2) — Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-04-22.
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Other
Positive methods of discipline and guidance were being used to redirect negative behavior.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(C) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Redirecting Behavior
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-04-22. Correction verified 2024-04-22.
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Other
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Nov 30, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
In two classrooms, the napping children where arranged to close to each other where there was not enough room to move freely between each child.
HHSC 746.2909(3) — Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-10. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Safety & premises Serious
Annual Fire Inspection was not conducted for the year.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-21. Correction verified 2023-11-30.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Two staff did not have current First Aid/CPR training available for review.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-15. Correction verified 2023-08-11.
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Records & paperwork
The Lunch substitution was not recorded on the menu.
HHSC 746.3313(1) — Daily Menus - Record Comparable Substitutions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-08-10.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 13, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Sec. 42.049. LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIRED. (b) A license or registration holder under this chapter shall annually file with the commission a certificate or other evidence from an insurance company showing that the holder has an unexpired and uncancelled insurance policy or contract that meets the requirements of this section.
HHSC 746.201(9) — Complying with Laws and Rules
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-13. Correction verified 2023-02-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 21, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 21, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
Two out of five children's records did not have the date of admission entered on form. NOTE: This was corrected at time of inspection.
HHSC 746.605(3) — Required Admission Information - Date of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-09-28.
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Records & paperwork
Three of four infant records did not have current feeding instructions. The feeding instructions were dated for the beginning of August 2022.
HHSC 746.801(2) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-21. Correction verified 2022-09-30.
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Records & paperwork
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Oct 21, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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