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Hill's Children's Nursery

5480 W Cardinal Dr, Beaumont, TX 77705 · Jefferson County
Accepts child care subsidies

Hill's Children's Nursery is a licensed child care center in Beaumont, TX, licensed for up to 252 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 15 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 1 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 11). 1 citation came in the last 12 months. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #15 of 38 centers in Beaumont and better than 47% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 47%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#15 of 38 centers in Beaumont
1High risk
9Medium High risk
0Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 15 inspections and 6 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 22, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 28, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 17, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 3, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 22, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundOct 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 16, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 31, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 22, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 30, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Sleep safety3
Records & paperwork2
Training & qualifications1
Food & feeding1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighOct 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
The infants in both infant rooms were sitting at the table. The infants were not strapped in the seat. This was corrected during the inspection when the caregivers strapped the infants in the seats.
Corrected during the visit
Medium LowJan 22, 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 24, 2025
Medium HighJul 31, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
A plug was uncovered at inspection. A plug cover was installed during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024
Medium HighJul 31, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
The operation did not provide adequate lighting during naptime. When we arrived, we had to use a cell phone light to see in the rooms. We spoke with the teachers and director about using lamps and uncovering the windows to let light into the rooms.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024
Medium HighJul 31, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The operation did not have current training in transportation.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2024
HighJul 31, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Cleaning products were sitting on the counter in reach of the children. The products were moved to a location children could not reach during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 16, 2024
Medium HighOct 10, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Activities for Toddlers - Outdoor Play §746.2507(1)
Two toddler classrooms did not participate in morning outdoor activities.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2023
Medium HighOct 10, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent §746.2431
The infant rooms did not have daily sheets available at inspection.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2023
Medium HighOct 10, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface §746.3503(a)
The diaper changing mat in the toddler room was torn, exposing the underlying foam.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2023
Medium HighOct 10, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Sanitize Sleeping Equipment §746.3407(4)
Several nap mats were torn, exposing the underlying foam.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2023
Medium HighOct 10, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Activities for Infants - Multiple Opportunities to Explore Outside Crib §746.2417(2)(A)
Four infants were observed sitting in a restrictive device for an extended period of time.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity252 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours04:30 AM-07:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 30, 2023
DirectorLakesha Richard
Phone4098421116
State operation #1774056

Common questions

Does Hill's Children's Nursery take infants?

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

What are Hill's Children's Nursery’s hours?

4:30 AM to 7:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Hill's Children's Nursery accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Hill's Children's Nursery cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Hill's Children's Nursery for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Southeast Texas area, which includes Beaumont, 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 Hill's Children's Nursery had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 1 high-risk citation since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 31, 2024: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Hill's Children's Nursery compare with other daycares in Beaumont?

It is #15 of 38 centers in Beaumont by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 47% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Hill's Children's Nursery last inspected?

Sep 22, 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 1774056 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.