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Small Blessings Child Care Center

1717 Pioneer Ave, Wharton, TX 77488 · Wharton County
Conditions on permit3 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Small Blessings Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Wharton, TX, licensed for up to 87 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2010. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 11 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 10). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 6 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #2 of 5 centers in Wharton and better than 35% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 35%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#2 of 5 centers in Wharton
3High risk
4Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 11 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 11, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundApr 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 1, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 23, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMay 3, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 12, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Other standards2
Sleep safety1
Supervision1
Food & feeding1
Records & paperwork1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 10, 2026Found during an investigationBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions §746.4601(2)
There is sufficient evidence to prove that children were using active play equipment designed by the manufacturer to be used by older children.
Correction verified Jul 9, 2026
HighMar 12, 2026Found during an investigationSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
One infant was allowed to sleep in a restrictive device.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026
Medium HighMar 12, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
Caregivers were seen using cell phones for personal reasons while supervising infants.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026
HighMar 12, 2026Found during an investigationOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
There is sufficient evidence to prove that an infant was in a swing for more than 15 minutes.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026
HighMar 12, 2026Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
An infant was left unsupervised when a caregiver walks out of the room for 2 minutes. Additionally, caregivers are unaware of an infant’s on-going activities when an infant gained access to the sleep only area without intervention by caregivers.
Correction verified Apr 13, 2026
Medium HighJun 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The operation has not had an annual fire inspection done in the last 12 months.
Correction verified Jun 30, 2025
Medium HighSep 3, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(16)
2 children with diagnosed food allergies did not have a food allergy emergency plan on file at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2024
MediumSep 3, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center §746.401(5)
Two rooms did not have posted activity plans. This was corrected when they were found and posted.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 9, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child did not have a immunization record on file.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2023
MediumNov 12, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Keep Records for 3 Months §746.4751(d)
The operation did not have maintenance checklists for the previous 3 months.
Correction verified Nov 29, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity87 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMar 12, 2010
DirectorDakota Cunningham
Phone9794882818
State operation #1039587

Common questions

Does Small Blessings Child Care Center take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

What are Small Blessings Child Care Center’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 Small Blessings Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Small Blessings Child Care Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Small Blessings Child Care Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Wharton, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Small Blessings Child Care Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Mar 12, 2026: “Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Small Blessings Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Wharton?

It is #2 of 5 centers in Wharton by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 35% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Small Blessings Child Care Center last inspected?

Jul 9, 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 1039587 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.