Toddlin' Time

502 N DOWLING ST, Hallettsville, TX 77964 · Lavaca County

32cited violations

6serious

16inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed child-care home
Licensed capacity: 12
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Kathy House
Phone: (361) 217-3497
Regulated since: Jan 16, 1998
HHSC IDs: Operation 134477 · number 506118
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Illness & medication 4
Supervision & ratios 8
Safety & premises 4
Staff background & training 8
Records & paperwork 2
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	0	Staff background & training (2), Other (2)
2025	10	2	Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2)
2024	4	2	Illness & medication (2), Staff background & training (2)
2023	8	2	Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4)
2022	4	0	Other (4)
2021	2	0	Records & paperwork (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jun 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver and assistant caregiver did not have the training in the required 6 topics.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
- Other
  One infant did not have a current infant feeding schedule.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
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Jun 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver and assistant caregiver did not have the training in the required 6 topics.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(d) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-03. Correction verified 2026-07-02.
- Other
  One infant did not have a current infant feeding schedule.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-12. Correction verified 2026-06-12.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The first aide kit lacked a first aide guide.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a)(1) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-01.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not certify in writing annually that the children product recall list was reviewed.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-01.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation policies lacked on how to access minimum standards online and the HHSC website.
  
  HHSC 747.501(10) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies lacked the parent rights.
  
  HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Two out of four children files lacked current immunization records.
  
  HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 1, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  The first aide kit lacked a first aide guide.
  
  HHSC 747.3803(a)(1) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Guide to first aid and emergency care
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-01.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation did not certify in writing annually that the children product recall list was reviewed.
  
  HHSC 747.3935(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-01.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operation policies lacked on how to access minimum standards online and the HHSC website.
  
  HHSC 747.501(10) — Written Operational Policies - Procedures parents access minimum standards online, TX A/N hotline, and HHSC website
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policies lacked the parent rights.
  
  HHSC 747.501(9) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-11. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
- Illness & medication Serious
  Two out of four children files lacked current immunization records.
  
  HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-18. Correction verified 2025-07-01.
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Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have current training in recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and understanding early childhood brain development.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(c) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
- Illness & medication Serious
  One out of 4 children immunizations records was not current and up to date.
  
  HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
HHSC inspection history
Aug 7, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver did not have current training in recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and understanding early childhood brain development.
  
  HHSC 747.1309(c) — Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-08-09. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
- Illness & medication Serious
  One out of 4 children immunizations records was not current and up to date.
  
  HHSC 747.613(a) — Required Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-08-16. Correction verified 2024-08-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 29, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver lacked 8 annual training hours.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver lacked 15 hours of training.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The home was over capacity by 2 children.
  
  HHSC 747.207(10) — AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
- Safety & premises
  Three infants were observed sitting in high chairs not strapped in.
  
  HHSC 747.2307 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Staff background & training
  A caregiver lacked 8 annual training hours.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(4)(A) — Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
- Staff background & training
  The primary caregiver lacked 15 hours of training.
  
  HHSC 747.1303(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-09-13. Correction verified 2023-09-12.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The home was over capacity by 2 children.
  
  HHSC 747.207(10) — AP Never exceed capacity of the home
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
- Safety & premises
  Three infants were observed sitting in high chairs not strapped in.
  
  HHSC 747.2307 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-08-23. Correction verified 2023-08-29.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 18, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  At the time of inspection there were six infant feeding schedules that were expired.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-18.
- Other
  At the time of inspection there was not any lighting in the two classrooms.
  
  HHSC 747.2811 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-18.
HHSC inspection history
Sep 27, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  At the time of inspection there were six infant feeding schedules that were expired.
  
  HHSC 747.2321(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-07. Correction verified 2022-10-18.
- Other
  At the time of inspection there was not any lighting in the two classrooms.
  
  HHSC 747.2811 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-10-04. Correction verified 2022-10-18.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  Two children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file available for review at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
HHSC inspection history
Oct 28, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Records & paperwork
  Two children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file available for review at the time of inspection.
  
  HHSC 747.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-11-02. Correction verified 2021-11-12.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Toddlin' Time, 502 N DOWLING ST, Hallettsville, TX 77964-2416 (operation ID 134477, operation number 506118), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

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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.