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Hamilton Investment - Wonderful Beginnings

Licensed child care center

2503 S Main St Ste a
Stafford, TX 77477

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 31, 2026
Report ID
VR-TX-1725059-2611
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Provider Category
Childcare
Location
Stafford, TX
Record Period
2021–2026
Source Documents
16
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 15 licensing visits from November 2021 to June 2026, HHSC cited 37 deficiencies at Hamilton Investment - Wonderful Beginnings; 37 have a recorded correction.

Visits
15
2021–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
Deficiencies
37
Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
Corrected
37
Of 37 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
Investigations
0
Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Deficiencies by Year

  • Deficiencies
  • Of which, high risk
2021: 3 deficiencies across 1 visit320211 visit2022: 13 deficiencies across 7 visits; of which, high risk: 51320227 visits2023: 4 deficiencies across 2 visits420232 visits2024: 2 deficiencies across 1 visit220241 visit2025: 6 deficiencies across 2 visits; of which, high risk: 2620252 visits2026: 9 deficiencies across 2 visits; of which, high risk: 292026*2 visits2021: 3 deficiencies across 1 visit320211 visit2022: 13 deficiencies across 7 visits; of which, high risk: 51320227 visits2023: 4 deficiencies across 2 visits420232 visits2024: 2 deficiencies across 1 visit220241 visit2025: 6 deficiencies across 2 visits; of which, high risk: 2620252 visits2026: 9 deficiencies across 2 visits; of which, high risk: 292026*2 visits

* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.

Deficiencies by year
YearVisitsDeficienciesOf which, high risk
2021130
20227135
2023240
2024120
2025262
2026292

What the Record Shows

  • 37 of 37 deficiencies have a recorded correction date.
  • HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
  • No investigation appears in this window. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
  • The latest inspection, June 11, 2026, recorded 1 deficiency (most serious: Medium risk).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

  1. 2026

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.1311(a)Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Jul 3, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905145305

  2. 2026

    Inspection

    8 deficiencies

    • 746.5617(a)(5)Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire ExtinguisherHigh riskCorrected May 21, 2026
    • 746.5625(a)Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicleHigh riskCorrected Jun 11, 2026
    • 746.1316(a)Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyMedium-high riskCorrected May 22, 2026
    • 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected May 21, 2026
    • 746.1311(a)Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredMedium riskCorrected Jun 5, 2026
    • 746.4135(b)Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium riskCorrected May 21, 2026
    • 746.1309(d)Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredMedium-high riskCorrected May 29, 2026
    • 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected May 25, 2026

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905145304

  3. 2025

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Jul 23, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905145303

  4. 2025

    Inspection

    5 deficiencies

    • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Jul 7, 2025
    • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected Jul 14, 2025
    • 746.5103Documentation of Fire InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 16, 2025
    • 746.605(11)Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical AuthorizationHigh riskCorrected Jul 4, 2025
    • 746.3407(12)Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Jun 30, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905145302

  5. 2024

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.4135(b)Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium riskCorrected Jul 10, 2024
    • 746.2207(c)(1)Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned ActivitiesMedium riskCorrected Jul 10, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905145301

  6. 2023

    Inspection

    4 deficiencies

    • 746.4135(b)Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium riskCorrected Sep 11, 2023
    • 746.1316(a)Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours AnnuallyMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 11, 2023
    • 746.901(5)Required Personnel Records- Training HoursMedium riskCorrected Sep 11, 2023
    • 746.1107(2)Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 12, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905145300

  7. 2023

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905145299

  8. 2022

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.603(a)(4)Children's Records - ImmunizationsMedium riskCorrected Jul 29, 2022
    • 746.1315(b)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 12, 2022
    • 746.1329(c)(2)Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requestsLow riskCorrected Aug 5, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905145298

  9. 2022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905145297

  10. 2022

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.1203(4)Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Jun 9, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905145296

  11. 2022

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.901Required Personnel RecordsMedium riskCorrected Apr 15, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905145295

  12. 2022

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected Mar 30, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905145294

  13. 2022

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.2407Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 16, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905145293

  14. 2022

    Inspection

    6 deficiencies

    • 746.1301(3)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathingMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 28, 2022
    • 746.2415(b)AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeHigh riskCorrected Feb 9, 2022
    • 746.1701Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer ChildrenMedium riskCorrected Feb 9, 2022
    • 746.1203(4)Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Feb 9, 2022
    • 746.1301(4)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPRMedium-high riskCorrected Feb 28, 2022
    • 746.613(a)Required ImmunizationsHigh riskCorrected Feb 23, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905145292

  15. 2021

    Inspection

    3 deficiencies

    • 746.4751(b)Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance ChecklistMedium riskCorrected Dec 2, 2021
    • 746.1315(a)Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.Medium-high riskCorrected Dec 3, 2021
    • 746.613(c)(1)Immunization Exception or Exemption on File and VerifiedMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 3, 2021

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905145291

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Citation 746.1315(a), Cited in Three Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1315(a) in November 2021, June 2025 and July 2025. The agency describes it this way: Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212222222222222223232425252626746.1315(a) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Children's Products- Annual Certification, Cited in Three Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.4135(b) in August 2023, July 2024 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Children's Products- Annual Certification. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212222222222222223232425252626746.4135(b) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1203(4) in February 2022 and June 2022. The agency describes it this way: Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children. The most serious of these was recorded at high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212222222222222223232425252626746.1203(4) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1311(a) in May 2026 and June 2026. The agency describes it this way: Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212222222222222223232425252626746.1311(a) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Citation 746.1316(a), Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.1316(a) in August 2023 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212222222222222223232425252626746.1316(a) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Children's Records - Immunizations, Cited in Two Visits

    HHSC inspectors cited 746.603(a)(4) in July 2022 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Children's Records - Immunizations. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212222222222222223232425252626746.603(a)(4) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    What changed after 746.1315(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.1315(a): cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  2. 02

    What changed after 746.4135(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Children's Products- Annual Certification: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  3. 03

    What changed after 746.1203(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.

  4. 04

    What changed after 746.1311(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  5. 05

    What changed after 746.1316(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Citation 746.1316(a): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

  6. 06

    What changed after 746.603(a)(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?

    Children's Records - Immunizations: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.

  7. 07

    What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

    Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

  8. 08

    Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?

    HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

  • Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1725059

    Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905145291

    Visit Nov 22, 2021 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905145292

    Visit Feb 9, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905145293

    Visit Feb 16, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905145294

    Visit Mar 28, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905145295

    Visit Apr 12, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905145296

    Visit Jun 9, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905145297

    Visit Jun 20, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905145298

    Visit Jul 26, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905145299

    Visit Feb 28, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905145300

    Visit Aug 10, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905145301

    Visit Jul 1, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905145302

    Visit Jun 30, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905145303

    Visit Jul 16, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905145304

    Visit May 18, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗
  • Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

    Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905145305

    Visit Jun 11, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

    View Dataset ↗

Coverage

Record windowNovember 1, 2021 – October 31, 2026

  • This record is HHSC's list of operations as of October 2026, with the inspections, investigations and assessments in HHSC's files, which run from November 2021.
  • Listed family homes (one caregiver with up to three unrelated children, listed with HHSC but not inspected on a schedule) are not in this record.
  • HHSC's narrative for each deficiency is left out because it can name children, parents and staff; the rule cited, its risk level and the correction dates are kept.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Inspector narratives
Published by HHSC but left out of this record because they can name people.
Enforcement actions
HHSC's files say whether an operation is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.
Complaints not investigated
Reports HHSC screened out without an investigation are not published.
Staff qualifications and turnover
Not part of the published licensing record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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