Devine Childcare Development Center
Devine Childcare Development Center is a licensed child care center in Devine, TX, licensed for up to 113 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 22 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 23 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (7 of 23). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 30% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 12 centers in Medina County and better than 28% of licensed centers statewide.
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A caregiver's training certification in CPR was lacking the in-person or hands on component.
A pair of scissors were left accessible to children in care and resulted in a child sustaining a serious injury.
One out of six employee records evaluated had out of date first aid training.
One out of six employee records evaluated had out of date or expired CPR training.
A fire inspection has not been completed within the past 12 months.
The children's product certification had not been certified in the past year. This was corrected at inspection when the CPSC form was signed and certified.
There were 3 outlets that were not covered with a child safety cover. This was corrected at inspection when safety covers were placed on each outlet.
1 out of 4 child records evaluated were lacking an up to date immunization record.
A caregiver was observed stepping out of their classroom two times leaving infants unsupervised.
A caregiver laid three infants down to sleep on their stomach instead of their back. The caregiver was unaware if one of the infants was able to roll over on their own.
There were several broken items with sharp or rough edges were observed in the playground area. There were also large sheets of board observed on the front porch of a buidling. One of the boards had fallen over.
Two out of six children's records reviewed were lacking the most recent immunization on file.
Caregiver did not wash her hands after wiping a child's nose. Note: Corrected at inspection when caregiver washed her hands.
The tv in the classroom was not secured, creating a tipping hazard. Note: Corrected at inspection; The television was removed from the classroom.
Two pieces of outdoor play equipment over 20 inches in height lacked the 6 inches of loose fill CI: This was corrected at inspection when the play equipment was removed from the playground.
Two eleven month old infants ere observed sleeping on the bare carpet.
After diapering the caregiver did not wash the infants hands.This was corrected when she washed the child's hands.
A caregiver in charge of 5children had not received eligibility notice to work at the operation. CI: This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation and her background check was reran.
The cribs in the infant room lacked a label with the child's name.
Two 11 month old non walking infants were observed covered with a blanket while sleeping on the bare carpet on the floor.
The activity plan was not posted for parents to see
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the form was completed.
Sanitation bottles were not available in the diaper changing area. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the sanitizing bottles were placed in the diaper changing area.
About this center
Common questions
Does Devine Childcare Development Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Devine Childcare Development Center’s hours?
6 AM to 7 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Devine Childcare Development Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
Has Devine Childcare Development Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 20, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Devine Childcare Development Center compare with other daycares in Medina County?
It is #7 of 12 centers in Medina County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 28% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Devine Childcare Development Center last inspected?
Sep 30, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.
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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 1770637 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.