Tierra Encantada-Camp Bowie

Medium-high risk A director must be formally designated.

State rule 746.201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Designating Director"

Inspector's note: The permit holder has not submitted paperwork for a qualified director in a reasonable amount of time. The last qualified director left employment May 26, 2026.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The state has rules for when the director is away for an extended period.

State rule 746.1013(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director's Absence - Extended Period"

Inspector's note: A qualified director has not been put in place since May 26, 2026.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance

State rule 746.203(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance"

Inspector's note: The liability insurance coverage expired on June 30, 2026.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.

State rule 746.4135(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"

Inspector's note: The CPSC form was not available for review.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Records of outdoor play equipment maintenance must be kept for 3 months.

State rule 746.4751(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months"

Inspector's note: The building and grounds checklist was not available for review.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: The emergency practices form was not available for review.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Background checks must be submitted at the times the state requires.

State rule 745.621(a)(3) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you contract with someone who requires a background check"

Inspector's note: Two staff members without backgrounds submitted had access to children and had given staff breaks leaving them alone in a classroom with children.

Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: An employee with a pending background had access to children and had given staff breaks leaving them left alone with children on multiple occasions.

Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: Governing body allowed three employees to work at the operation without cleared/active backgrounds.

Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation

State rule 745.8411(a) (licensing rules for every operation): "Responsibilities - Not interfere with an inspection or investigation"

Inspector's note: Through interviews conducted during the investigation, it was determined that the operation provided caregivers with questions to answer during the course of the investigation Additionally, the operation denied DFPS entry on several occasions.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: The caregivers in question failed to demonstrate appropriate judgement in interaction with and while providing care to the children.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: The permit holder did not have a director in place at the time of the incident and failed to ensure the staff complied with the operation's policies and procedures and minimum standards.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: Through DFPS interviews it was determined that the caregiver in question pulled or grabbed children when redirecting them to another area.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out"

Inspector's note: Based on interviews and video footage obtained during the investigation, it was determined that children were taped to chairs during activities with painter's tape.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Activities for Toddlers - Provide Thinking Skills and Sensory Development

State rule 746.2507(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Activities for Toddlers - Provide Thinking Skills and Sensory Development"

Inspector's note: Based on DFPS observations and interviews, some classrooms did not have age-appropriate toys at the time of inspection.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Children's records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records"

Inspector's note: Requested children's records were not available for review by DFPS at the time of the inspection.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not use good judgement when she restrained the child in a chair and pulled a child up by one arm to move a child.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Using Inappropriate Long Period of Silence or Inactivity Including Requiring Child to Remain in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: Children were observed on video multiple times in time outs for longer than 1 minute per their age.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed yelling at a child in care.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Restrictions on the License (Type of Children, Age Range)

State rule HRC42.048(b): "Restrictions on the License (Type of Children, Age Range)"

Inspector's note: An 8-year-old child was observed frequently at the operation when the operation does not service school age children.

Corrected Aug 21, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: Children under 18-months of age were observed in classrooms with children 18-months older than them when more than 12 children were present in the building.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must notify the state about certain changes, such as to its space, services or hours.

State rule 746.301(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care"

Inspector's note: A 8 year old child was frequently present at the operation when the operation does not have school-age children on the permit.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Sanitary holders must be used when serving food.

State rule 746.3317(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders"

Inspector's note: Caregivers were observed serving food to children on table tops and not using any type of sanitary holder.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Employees must wash their hands after diapering a child.

State rule 746.3415(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child"

Inspector's note: Caregivers were observed on video not washing their hands between diaper changes.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Children must wash their hands after using the toilet or being diapered.

State rule 746.3417(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering"

Inspector's note: Children were observed not washing their hands after a diaper change and toileting.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Each child must be cleansed with an individual cloth when diapered.

State rule 746.3501(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Steps- Cleanse Child with Individual Cloths"

Inspector's note: Caregiver were observed on video not using wipes to clean children after changing diapers.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diapers must be changed following the state's diaper-changing steps.

State rule 746.3501(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Steps- Parent's Written Permission for Powders, Lotions, Etc."

Inspector's note: Caregivers were observed on video not applying cream to a child's bottom after diapering when they were instructed to.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs

State rule 746.2201 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Planned Activities Designed to Meet Individual Needs"

Inspector's note: Children were observed on video sitting at tables in the classroom with no activities for long periods of time.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.

State rule 746.2207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"

Inspector's note: Children under two years old were observed having screen time.

Corrected Aug 28, 2026, verified by the state Aug 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must operate the center in compliance with the minimum standards.

State rule 746.1003(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. The director was aware that the caregiver talked negatively towards the children and did nothing about it.

Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified by the state Jun 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The director must make employee assignments.

State rule 746.1003(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was not able to handle the behaviors of the children she was supervising.

Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified by the state Jun 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was witnessed to have grabbed and pulled a child off the play structure.

Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified by the state Jun 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was heard yelling at the children she was supervising.

Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified by the state Jun 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children

State rule 746.1203(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Caregivers - Interact positively with children"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as a result of a DFPS investigation and found to be deficient. The caregiver was observed not interacting with the children in a positive manner.

Corrected Jun 25, 2026, verified by the state Jun 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Immunization records, exceptions and exemptions must be current.

State rule 746.613(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current"

Inspector's note: Two child files did not include current immunizations.

Corrected Feb 11, 2026, verified by the state Feb 11, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk A list of current employees must be posted.

State rule 746.401(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name"

Inspector's note: A current employee lsit was not posted.

Corrected Feb 5, 2026, verified by the state Feb 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A child was left unsupervised in a classroom during a transition.

Corrected Feb 24, 2026, verified by the state Mar 5, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).