Independent Preschool
3401 SNYDER SHOPPING CTR, Snyder, TX 79549 · Scurry County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 47
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Shyia Hill
- Phone
- (325) 436-0273
- Regulated since
- Apr 17, 2025
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1492523 · number 1806955
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (5), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Food & allergies (1), Records & paperwork (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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May 19, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 29, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 27, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Other
It was determined through the course of the investigation that caregivers use their cell phones for personal use while supervising children in care.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-19.
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Other
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Apr 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 16, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined through the course of the investigation that ratio in the infant room in not being maintained on a consistent basis.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-19.
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Supervision & ratios
It was determined through the course of the investigation that operation is not maintaining the number of staff required by minimum standards during the nap time period.
HHSC 746.1613(a)(4) — Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-19.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
It was determined through the course of the investigation that a pre-school aged child was being restrained in a highchair in an effort to manage their behavior.
HHSC 746.2805(8) — Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-05-15. Correction verified 2026-05-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Apr 14, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 1, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The director was present at the time of inspection and knowingly allowed 2 caregivers to leave the operation, leaving 2 classrooms out of ratio. This was corrected when the 2 caregivers returned bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.1003(1) — Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios
A caregiver in the infant room was observed supervising 9 children alone when the specified age group was 12-17 months. A caregiver in the pre-k room was observed supervising 18 children alone when the specified age group was 3 year olds. This was corrected at inspection when caregivers stepped into both rooms bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios
8 infants were observed unbuckled in the feeding table during meal service. This was corrected at inspection when all 8 infants were buckled in bringing the operation into compliance.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Records & paperwork
Several daily sheets were reviewed and it was found that the sheets were found not be appropriately completed for each infant in care. furthermore, 1 infant reviewed had no report for several days.
HHSC 746.2431 — Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Food & allergies
A half gallon of milk was observed in the entire center for a total of 35 children in attendance. Milk was not served at lunch.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Safety & premises
Mosquito repellent and Cortizone-10 cream was observed on a shelf under a changing table in access to children in care. This was corrected at inspection when the items were placed up out of reach of the children.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-01. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Sep 10, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 14, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 9, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 3, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 7, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
One out of six children files audited did not have a current health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-09.
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Illness & medication
Three of the six children files audited did not have a current immunization record or exemption.
HHSC 746.613(b) — Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-09.
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Records & paperwork
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Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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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.