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Vickie's Hidden Treasures
Licensed child care center
11 S Algeria St
Texas City, TX 77591
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- Provider Category
- Childcare
- Location
- Texas City, TX
- Record Period
- 2021–2026
- Source Documents
- 16
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 15 licensing visits from November 2021 to May 2026, HHSC cited 45 deficiencies at Vickie's Hidden Treasures; 45 have a recorded correction.
- Visits
- 15
- 2021–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments
- Deficiencies
- 45
- Standards cited by HHSC inspectors
- Corrected
- 45
- Of 45 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date
- Investigations
- 2
- Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them
Deficiencies by Year
- Deficiencies
- Of which, high risk
* Partial year, through October 31, 2026.
| Year | Visits | Deficiencies | Of which, high risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 5 | 13 | 6 |
| 2023 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 21 | 6 |
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 45 of 45 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.
- 2 visits in this window included an investigation. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.
- The latest inspection, May 19, 2026, recorded no deficiencies.
What to Ask About
- Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance, Cited in Two Visits
- Citation 746.1301(a)(5)(A), Cited in Two Visits
- Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age, Cited in Two Visits
- Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two, Cited in Two Visits
- Citation 746.2407, Cited in Two Visits
- Citation 746.2411(2)(A), Cited in Two Visits
- Citation 746.2417(2)(B), Cited in Two Visits
- Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985), Cited in Two Visits
- Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912), Cited in Two Visits
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Vickie's Hidden Treasures
- Address
- 11 S Algeria St, Texas City, TX 77591
- Operation Number
- TX-1628791
- License Type
- Licensed child care center
- Licensed Capacity
- 105 children
- Permit
- Full Permit
- Ages Served
- infants, toddlers, pre-kindergarten, school age
- Hours
- Mon–Fri, 6 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Conditions on Permit
- Yes
- Record Window
- November 1, 2021 to October 31, 2026
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.
- 2026
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905106552
- 2026
Investigation
1 deficiency
- 746.707Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentMedium riskCorrected Jun 17, 2026
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905221794
- 2025
Inspection
3 deficiencies
- 746.901(4)Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Medium-low riskCorrected Dec 30, 2025
- 746.901(5)Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Medium-low riskCorrected Dec 30, 2025
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 30, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905106551
- 2025
Inspection
8 deficiencies
- 746.901(4)Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)Medium-low riskCorrected Dec 1, 2025
- 746.1003(1)Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceHigh riskCorrected Dec 1, 2025
- 746.611(a)(1)Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programLow riskCorrected Dec 1, 2025
- 746.1605(1)Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 1, 2025
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 1, 2025
- 746.1315(b)(1)CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill basedMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 1, 2025
- 746.901(5)Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)Medium-low riskCorrected Dec 1, 2025
- 746.2417(2)(B)Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesHigh riskCorrected Dec 1, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905106550
- 2025
Inspection
9 deficiencies
- 746.2207(c)(3)Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour DailyMedium riskCorrected Nov 19, 2025
- 746.1605(1)Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 19, 2025
- 746.2417(2)(B)Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesHigh riskCorrected Nov 19, 2025
- 746.2207(c)(1)Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned ActivitiesMedium riskCorrected Nov 19, 2025
- 746.1003(1)Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceHigh riskCorrected Nov 19, 2025
- 746.2203(b)Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by CaregiverMedium riskCorrected Nov 19, 2025
- 746.1201(1)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlHigh riskCorrected Nov 19, 2025
- 746.5625(b)Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructionsHigh riskCorrected Nov 19, 2025
- 746.5307(b)Fire Extinguishers ServicedMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 19, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905106549
- 2025
Assessment
1 deficiency
- 746.303(b)Report Number of EmployeesMedium-low riskCorrected Jan 20, 2025
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905252573
- 2024
Inspection
1 deficiency
- 746.2421(b)Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysMedium riskCorrected Nov 22, 2024
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905106548
- 2023
Inspection
3 deficiencies
- 746.605(6)Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 30, 2023
- HRC 42.04271 - Parent's RightsHRC 42.04271 - Parent's RightsMedium riskCorrected Nov 23, 2023
- 746.2207(a)Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoMedium riskCorrected Nov 16, 2023
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905106547
- 2023
Inspection
2 deficiencies
- 746.3313(1)Daily Menus - Record Comparable SubstitutionsMedium riskCorrected Mar 27, 2023
- 746.631(a)Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking SystemMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 31, 2023
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905106546
- 2022
Inspection
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905106545
- 2022
Inspection
2 deficiencies
- 746.2411(2)(A)Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra PadsHigh riskCorrected Dec 16, 2022
- 746.2411(2)(H)Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Mesh Securely AttachedHigh riskCorrected Dec 12, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905106544
- 2022
Inspection
2 deficiencies
- 746.2407Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsMedium-high riskCorrected Dec 1, 2022
- 746.2411(2)(A)Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra PadsHigh riskCorrected Dec 8, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905106543
- 2022
Inspection
9 deficiencies
- 746.3407(8)Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary MannerMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 16, 2022
- 746.2411(2)(B)Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting SheetsMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 17, 2022
- 746.3701(1)Safety - Electrical Outlets CoveredMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 16, 2022
- 746.2407Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 16, 2022
- 746.5617(a)(4)Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Telephone Numbers for Each ChildHigh riskCorrected Nov 18, 2022
- 746.3701Safety - Areas Free From HazardsMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 23, 2022
- 746.5617(a)(6)Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid KitHigh riskCorrected Nov 16, 2022
- 746.5617(a)(2)Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical InformationHigh riskCorrected Nov 18, 2022
- 746.2207(a)Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoMedium riskCorrected Nov 16, 2022
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905106542
- 2022
Investigation
No deficiencies
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905221793
- 2021
Inspection
4 deficiencies
- 746.2409(a)(10)Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each InfantMedium riskCorrected Nov 18, 2021
- 746.2419(7)Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or CupMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 18, 2021
- 746.2431Infant Daily Report - Share with ParentMedium-high riskCorrected Nov 23, 2021
- 746.2421(a)Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalMedium riskCorrected Nov 23, 2021
Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905106541
Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1003(1) in November 2025 and November 2025. The agency describes it this way: Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance. 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.
212222222222232324252525252626746.1003(1) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest - 2
Citation 746.1301(a)(5)(A), Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1301(a)(5)(A) in November 2025 and December 2025. The agency describes it this way: Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212222222222232324252525252626746.1301(a)(5)(A) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest - 3
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.1605(1) in November 2025 and November 2025. The agency describes it this way: Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212222222222232324252525252626746.1605(1) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest - 4
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.2207(a) in November 2022 and November 2023. The agency describes it this way: Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two. None rose above medium risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212222222222232324252525252626746.2207(a) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest - 5
Citation 746.2407, Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.2407 in November 2022 and December 2022. The agency describes it this way: Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212222222222232324252525252626746.2407 across all 15 visits, oldest to newest - 6
Citation 746.2411(2)(A), Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.2411(2)(A) in December 2022 and December 2022. The agency describes it this way: Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads. 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.
212222222222232324252525252626746.2411(2)(A) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest - 7
Citation 746.2417(2)(B), Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.2417(2)(B) in November 2025 and November 2025. The agency describes it this way: Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes. 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.
212222222222232324252525252626746.2417(2)(B) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest - 8
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985), Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.901(4) in November 2025 and December 2025. The agency describes it this way: Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985). None rose above medium-low risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212222222222232324252525252626746.901(4) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest - 9
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912), Cited in Two Visits
HHSC inspectors cited 746.901(5) in November 2025 and December 2025. The agency describes it this way: Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912). None rose above medium-low risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
212222222222232324252525252626746.901(5) across all 15 visits, oldest to newest
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.
- 01
What changed after 746.1003(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance: cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.
- 02
What changed after 746.1301(a)(5)(A) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.1301(a)(5)(A): cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 03
What changed after 746.1605(1) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 04
What changed after 746.2207(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium risk.
- 05
What changed after 746.2407 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.2407: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.
- 06
What changed after 746.2411(2)(A) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.2411(2)(A): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.
- 07
What changed after 746.2417(2)(B) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation 746.2417(2)(B): cited in two visits, including high-risk standards.
- 08
What changed after 746.901(4) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985): cited in two visits, none above medium-low risk.
- 09
What changed after 746.901(5) was cited, and how do you check it now?
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912): cited in two visits, none above medium-low risk.
- 10
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.
- 11
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.
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)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1628791
Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905106541
Visit Nov 18, 2021 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905221793
Visit Jan 14, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905106542
Visit Nov 16, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905106543
Visit Dec 1, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905106544
Visit Dec 12, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905106545
Visit Dec 28, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905106546
Visit Mar 27, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905106547
Visit Nov 16, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905106548
Visit Nov 15, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905252573
Visit Jan 17, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905106549
Visit Nov 14, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905106550
Visit Nov 19, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905106551
Visit Dec 19, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905221794
Visit May 15, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)View Dataset ↗
Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905106552
Visit May 19, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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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