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Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School

1200 E Corsicana St, Athens, TX 75751 · Henderson County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School is a licensed child care center in Athens, TX, licensed for up to 134 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2006. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 6 reports. Inspectors recorded 29 citations, 6 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (7 of 29). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 17% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 2 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #6 of 7 centers in Athens and better than 6% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 6%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#6 of 7 centers in Athens
6High risk
14Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
1Low risk
29 citations from 14 inspections and 5 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 20, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 29, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 26, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundNov 4, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 31, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 26, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 30, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 18, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 11, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 10, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 15, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundNov 30, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 24, 2021 · Assessment · citation foundNov 11, 2021 · Report/investigation · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios7
Building & playground safety7
Food & feeding5
Health & medication4
Training & qualifications3
Records & paperwork1
Caregiver conduct1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

HighMay 26, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient. The operation allowed a person to be present around the children without an 'eligible' background check.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
Medium HighSep 18, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
While reviewing immunization records, 3 of the 10 files did not have update immunization records.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2025
Medium HighDec 18, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
While reviewing records, 6 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours annual training. This has been re-cited.
Correction verified Jan 27, 2025
Medium HighOct 31, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found to be deficient.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2024
MediumOct 31, 2024Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries §746.307(c)
This standard was reviewed during an investigation and found deficient.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2024
MediumSep 26, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
The operational policies did not have the parent's rights information or an acknowledgment that the parents were given the parent's rights information.
Correction verified Oct 7, 2024
Medium HighSep 26, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
While reviewing records, 6 caregivers did not have the required 24 hours annual training.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2024
HighOct 12, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergency Preparedness Plans §746.501(a)(24)
The emergency preparedness plan was not available in the parent handbook.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2023
MediumOct 12, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Benefits §746.501(a)(18)(A)
Operational policies did not include the promtion of physical activities.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2023
MediumOct 12, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The grounds checklist has not been completed for the last year.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2023
MediumOct 12, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Authorization - Parent May Not Authorize in Excess of Label Directions or Child's Health-Care Professional Directions §746.3803(c)
There was a bottle of tylenol for an infant that did not have doctor instructions.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 12, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The last annual fire inspection that was conducted was in 2021.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2023
Medium HighOct 12, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
The food allergy alert plan was not signed by the parent.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2023
MediumOct 12, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Emergencies §746.501(a)(5)
There is not a policy for handling medical emergencies in the parent handbook.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2023
HighOct 12, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
There is not a safe sleep policy in the parent handbook.
Correction verified Oct 26, 2023
LowOct 12, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding Provisions §746.501(a)(25)
There was not a breastfeeding policy in the parent handbook.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2023
Medium HighOct 12, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The emergency drills were reviewed and drills have not been practiced in one full calendar year.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2023
MediumOct 12, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Immunizations were checked for the HASA and 2 were not current and up to date.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2023
HighMar 10, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The caregiver did not use good judgment when she transitioned the classroom into the gym. The caregiver did not count the children in the hallway to ensure all children were out of the room. The caregiver did not count the children in the gym to ensure all children had transitioned from the classroom. This was corrected immediately when the operation terminated the employee immediately.
Corrected during the visit
HighMar 10, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
This standard was reviewed in relation to the self-reported allegations and found to be deficient. The child was left alone in the classroom and was found by the assistant director. This was corrected immediately when the operation terminated the employee immediately.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 21, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose fill is not the required depth under the swings. This was re-cited.
Correction verified Feb 8, 2022
Medium HighJan 21, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A documented food allergy does not have a food allergy plan signed by a healthcare professional.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
Medium HighDec 15, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
One classroom did not wash the child's hands after diapering. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed the child's hands.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 15, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
One infant classroom did not have an updated infant feeding sheet present for review.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2022
HighDec 15, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
One classroom had disinfectant wipes within reach of children. One classroom had a Lysol bottle within reach of children. These were corrected at inspection when the caregivers removed items out of reach of children.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 15, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose fill is not the required depth under the swings. Photos were taken by CCR Inspector.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2022
Medium HighDec 15, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
A documented food allergy does not have a food allergy plan signed by parent and healthcare professional.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2022
Medium HighNov 24, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose fill was observed during an DFPS inspection to be lower than the required depth under the swings and under the equipment. Photos were taken by CCI investigator.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2021
Medium HighNov 24, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The playground equipment was observed during a DFPS inspection and was found to be broken and with rough edges. Photos were taken by CCI Investigator.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity134 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:15 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 6, 2006
DirectorRebecca Mullins
Phone9036759083
State operation #861631

Common questions

Does Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School take infants?

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

What are Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School’s hours?

7 AM to 5:15 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Athens, is $28.80 a day for infants, $28.00 a day for toddlers and $27.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 6 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 26, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School compare with other daycares in Athens?

It is #6 of 7 centers in Athens by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 6% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Angel Keepers Pre-School & Eastern Hills Christian School last inspected?

Jul 20, 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 861631 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.