The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC
The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC is a licensed child care center in Alice, TX, licensed for up to 22 children and serving toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2026. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 3 of them high-risk. 20 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 4% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #13 of 14 centers in Alice and better than 4% of licensed centers statewide.
Inspection record
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Activity plan for the week was not available for review.
Four employee files were reviewed. One file was missing the following: affidavit 2912 and 2985.
Four children's files were evaluated. Three files were missing the health statements signed by the parent.
Four employee files were evaluated. Two employees did not complete the pre-service training.
Food substitution during inspection was not documented in menu. Children were given pizza, instead of chicken alfredo.
Written activity plan had periods of time of two hours for arrival. Children were observed fighting for toys, taking off their shoes, and wanting to leave the classroom.
Floor in classroom had stains. Two toilets had rings inside the toilet bowl. There were rocks on top of the diaper changing table. Paper liner used on diaper changing table was being disposed at the end of the day, instead of after each diaper change.
Children were observed not following a routine. Children were running around the room, playing in different activities, aside from what the caregiver was covering. Food was observed to be served approximately one hour after the time listed on the schedule.
Permit holder is not ensuring the center is operating in compliance with the minimum standards.
Children were observed walking around with cups, and laying down with sippy cups.
Three employee files were evaluated. One employee file was not available for review. One file was pending form 2912.
Locks down, sheltering and lock down drills have not been conducted by the operation.
Daily food menu was not available for review.
Smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detector have not been tested by the operation. Fire extinguishers have not been inspected by the operation.
Three employee files were evaluated. Two employees completed the CPR training 100 percent online. The training did not include hands on practice on a manikin.
Caregiver did not wash her hands or the child's hands after diaper changing.
Four children's records were reviewed. Three files did no have immunization records.
Four children's files were evaluated. One file was pending the admission form.
Activity plan was not available for review.
Three employee files were not available for review.
There was a composite play structure in the playground, consisting of swings and a slide and a clubhouse.
CPSC form was not available for review.
To- fro swing structure at the operation had a use zone to the front and rear of approximately 13 feet. It requires a uze zone of 18 feet.
Child care center did not have a carbon monoxide detector.
Swing structure at the operation had a multiple occupancy swing.
About this center
Common questions
Does The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC take infants?
No. Its Texas license covers toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children, not infants.
What are The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC’s hours?
7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
Has The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 24, 2025: “Smoke Detectors Testing.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC compare with other daycares in Alice?
It is tied for #13 of 14 centers in Alice by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 4% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was The Sandbox by the Bay Childcare Center LLC last inspected?
Jul 16, 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 1819087 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.