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Christ The Redeemer

247 S Barron St, Rusk, TX 75785 · Cherokee County
Accepts child care subsidies

Christ The Redeemer is a licensed child care center in Rusk, TX, licensed for up to 161 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2008. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 12 reports. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (2 of 8). None of them came in the last 12 months. 12% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #1 of 9 centers in Cherokee County and better than 69% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 69%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #1 of 9 centers in Cherokee County
3High risk
3Medium High risk
2Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 21 inspections and 8 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 13, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 23, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 21, 2023 · Inspection · no citationDec 18, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 14, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundAug 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 1, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 30, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 17, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundAug 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 21, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 19, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 23, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 17, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 20, 2021 · Inspection · no citationDec 17, 2021 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 18, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety2
Caregiver conduct2
Training & qualifications2
Food & feeding1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 14, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
During a walk through of the operation it was observed several holes in the walls of the building.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2023
HighOct 10, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
This standard was observed and found deficient. The operation did not use good judgement when allowing children to walk across empty milk crates.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2022
HighSep 16, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
During the inspection, 1 classroom was observed to have Clorox bleach wipes within reach of children. This was corrected when the caregiver moved the wipes out of the reach of children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMar 17, 2022Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions §746.4601(2)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The operation is not using the equipment as it was designed.
Correction verified May 13, 2022
HighDec 17, 2021Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
During the investigation it was found that good judgement was not used when a weighted vest was used on a child without permission from the parents and the vest was too small, rubbing the child's neck and causing irritation.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2022
MediumOct 18, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment §746.1309(c)
Four personnel files were reviewed and all were missing current abuse/neglect training.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2021
Medium HighOct 18, 2021InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
Four personnel records were reviewed and two of the four staff do not have 24 hours of training.
Correction verified Nov 17, 2021
MediumOct 18, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policies is needing the new required policy concerning indoor and outdoor active play.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity161 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 21, 2008
DirectorBrook Hallford
Phone9036831404
State operation #883080

Common questions

Does Christ The Redeemer take infants?

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

What are Christ The Redeemer’s hours?

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

Does Christ The Redeemer accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Christ The Redeemer had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Oct 10, 2022: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Christ The Redeemer compare with other daycares in Cherokee County?

It is tied for #1 of 9 centers in Cherokee County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 69% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Christ The Redeemer last inspected?

Jul 13, 2026. No violations were found 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 883080 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.