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Children's World Daycare Center

130 E Cora Lee St, Sour Lake, TX 77659 · Hardin County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Children's World Daycare Center is a licensed child care center in Sour Lake, TX, licensed for up to 85 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2007. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (6 of 25). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 17 centers in Hardin County and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 2%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#16 of 17 centers in Hardin County
9High risk
8Medium High risk
6Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
25 citations from 9 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 11, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 12, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 23, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundOct 17, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationSep 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 21, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 2, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundApr 29, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 2, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundSep 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications6
Staff ratios4
Building & playground safety4
Health & medication3
Supervision2
Sleep safety2
Records & paperwork2
Other standards1
Transportation1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 11, 2026InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle §746.5625(a)
A vehicle was purchased on 8/4/2026 to transport children and it was not equipped with an electronic child safety alarm.
Medium HighJul 28, 2026InspectionSleep safety
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Not Blocking Entrances or Exits §746.2909(1)
The classroom was observed with a blocked exit while a child napped on thier cot.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2026
HighJul 28, 2026InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
The electronic child safety alarm in the vehicle was not instlled at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2026
HighJul 28, 2026InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
A child was observed sleeping with a blanket in the crib.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2026
Medium HighJul 28, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
A staff member and the director did not have the requiredl transportation trainiing available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2026
MediumAug 12, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two chidlren's records were lacking a current immunization record.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025
MediumAug 12, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Three children's records were lacking a preschool health statement
Correction verified Aug 13, 2025
Medium HighAug 12, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The operation cares for this age.
Correction verified Aug 12, 2025
HighAug 12, 2025InspectionOther standards
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity §746.201(11)
Upon arrival to the operation, there were 93 children present at the operation. The operation's capacity is 85.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2025
HighFeb 21, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One caregiver present during an inspection did not have a current background check. Caregiver was working in a room with children. The operation has not received complete eligibility before allowing the caregiver to have access to the children in care. Caregiver works on Fridays and Summers only. A background check has been submitted and completed.
Correction verified Mar 27, 2025
Medium LowJan 23, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
Correction verified Jan 23, 2025
Medium HighSep 26, 2024Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The 18-23 month old room had 10 children with one caregiver. One caregiver may only have 9 children this age. This was corrected when one child was moved to another classroom.
Correction verified Oct 17, 2024
HighAug 21, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
A copy of the emergency medical authorization forms were not in the operation's vehicle. The operation has all emergency information stored electronically.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024
Medium HighAug 21, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
The door in the two year old room has a hole in it where a child could can access. A picture was taken.
Correction verified Aug 23, 2024
HighAug 21, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The van's fire extinguisher was not securely mounted in the passenger compartment.
Correction verified Sep 5, 2024
HighAug 21, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
A current fire inspection was not available.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2024
MediumAug 29, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
Fire Safety documentation was not available.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2023
MediumAug 29, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies were lacking information related to the promotion of physical activity.
Correction verified Sep 14, 2023
Medium HighAug 29, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
Two caregivers were lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. One caregiver was working in the infant room, the other caregiver was working with children 18 months - 23 months.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2023
MediumAug 29, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
Monthly maintenance checklists were not available.
Correction verified Sep 8, 2023
HighMay 2, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
During an inspection, one caregiver present did not have a complete background check. Eligibility notification had not been received and the caregiver was allowed access to the children in care.
Correction verified May 2, 2023
Medium LowFeb 2, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation failed to report the number of employees who have left employment by the January 15, 2023, due date. This has been corrected when Director completed this task.
Correction verified Feb 2, 2023
Medium HighSep 8, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
One caregiver was lacking current training for children under 24 months. The caregiver works in the infant room.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022
MediumSep 8, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
One caregiver was lacking 8 hours of annual training for the training year 8/21-8/22.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
Medium HighSep 8, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The Director and Caregiver who drives were lacking current transporation training.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity85 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 9, 2007
DirectorJennifer Wilkins
Phone4092872222
State operation #875467

Common questions

Does Children's World Daycare Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Children's World Daycare Center’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Children's World Daycare Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Children's World Daycare Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Children's World Daycare Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Southeast Texas area, which includes Sour Lake, is $28.60 a day for infants, $27.80 a day for toddlers and $27.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Children's World Daycare Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 11, 2026: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Children's World Daycare Center compare with other daycares in Hardin County?

It is #16 of 17 centers in Hardin County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Children's World Daycare Center last inspected?

Aug 11, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 875467 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.