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C J's Little Ones Day Care

230 Ruth St, Hawkins, TX 75765 · Wood County
Accepts child care subsidies

C J's Little Ones Day Care is a licensed child care center in Hawkins, TX, licensed for up to 42 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2013. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 40 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (11 of 40). 10 citations came in the last 12 months. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #11 of 11 centers in Wood County and better than 1% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 1%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#11 of 11 centers in Wood County
2High risk
21Medium High risk
14Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
40 citations from 12 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 10 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 23, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 23, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 23, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 12, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 22, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 19, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 15, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 20, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundAug 30, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundJul 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety11
Training & qualifications10
Records & paperwork7
Health & medication5
Staff ratios4
Other standards2
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJul 23, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
At the inspection, five boards on the wooden fence on the playground are damaged and need to be replaced.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2026
Medium HighMar 12, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations §746.3903(a)
At the inspection, the operation did not have a current vaccincation record for the dog present at the center.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2026
Medium HighMar 12, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
At the inspection, the climbing equipment present on the playground did not have loose-fill present for the slide exits.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2026
MediumMar 12, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Volunteers and contractors not counted in the child/caregiver ratio must comply with minimum standards that apply to employees §746.1401(b)
At the inspection, a volunteer was on a cell phone while caring for kids.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2026
MediumMar 12, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities §746.2206(1)
At the inspection, the caregivers did not follow the daily schedule for giving children the opportunity to be outside during the morning time.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2026
MediumMar 12, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Animals §746.501(a)(17)
At the inspection, the operational policy reviewed did not include information informing parents about the operation having a dog present at the center.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2026
MediumMar 12, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
At the inspection, 1 out of 3 children's records reviewed did not have a health statement from a health care professional.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2026
MediumMar 12, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
At the inspection, the emergency practice for fire drills have not been documented since November 2025.
Correction verified Mar 26, 2026
MediumMar 12, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian §746.3903(b)
At the inspection, the operation did not have a statement of good health from the vet.
Correction verified Mar 13, 2026
Medium HighMar 12, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
At the inspection, the wood fencing on the porch going to the playground are in need of repair.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2026
Medium HighMay 6, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
At the inspection, the director has 22 hours of annual training and needs 8 hours to complete the training year.
Correction verified May 28, 2025
Medium HighMay 6, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
At the inspection, 1 out of 4 personnel records reviewed needs 1 hour of annual training to complete the training year.
Correction verified May 28, 2025
Medium HighMay 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
At the inspection, the operation did not have proof of the first aid training cards for four staff.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2024
Medium HighMay 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
At the inspection, the director did not have any training hours for the 2023 training year to review.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2024
Medium LowMay 22, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
At the inspection, two out of five personnel records reviewed did not have the notarized affidavit included in the file.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2024
MediumMay 22, 2024InspectionOther standards
Toilets - 13 or More Children §746.4407(a)
At the inspection, the operation had 23 children present and only one working toilet in the building. The 2nd toilet was not in working order.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2024
MediumMay 22, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
At the inspection, one out of four children's records reviewed did not have a copy of the immunization record.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2024
MediumMay 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers §746.4003(a)(8)
At the inspection, the first aid kit did not have a pair of tweezers included.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2024
Medium HighMay 22, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
At the inspection, one caregiver had 8 hours worth of certificates for training and needs 16 hours of annual training to complete the training year.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2024
Medium HighMay 22, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
At the inspection, 1 out 4 children's records reviewed did not have the complete information for the emergency contact.
Correction verified Jun 7, 2024
Medium HighJul 19, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
At the follow-up inspection, the grass on the playground was high and thick and needs to be mowed.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2023
Medium HighJun 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner §746.3407(8)
At the inspection, the trash can located in the kitchen/lunchroom area did not have a lid and several flies were flying around the area.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2023
HighJun 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
At the inspection, the operations last fire inspection is dated 1/13/2022 and has expired.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2023
Medium HighJun 15, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
At the inspection, 1 out 3 caregiver training records reviewed did not have the required 24 hours of training certificates.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2023
Medium LowJun 15, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
At the inspection, the operation did not have a current employee list posted. This was corrected at inspection.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2023
Medium HighJun 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
At the inspection, part of the siding has come off of the building and an opening to under the building is exposed.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2023
MediumJun 15, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Exceed One Hour Daily §746.2207(c)(3)
At the inspection, the operation had the TV on and was kept on for an hour and a half.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2023
MediumJun 15, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
At the inspection, 1 out of 8 children's immunization records reviewed were not included in the child's file.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2023
Medium HighJun 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Extinguishers Serviced §746.5307(b)
At the inspection, the fire extinguisher in the kitchen was last serviced December 2021.
Correction verified Jun 27, 2023
Medium HighJun 15, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures §746.5202(1)
At the inspection, the emergency preparedness plan did not have the name and address of the alternate shelter, how children will be evacuated or relocated to the designated shelter, or how children will be accounted for while at the alternate shelter.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2023
HighJun 15, 2023InspectionSupervision
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Arranged for Supervision §746.4601(1)
At the inspection, the iron fire truck play equipment is damaged and unsafe for active play.
Correction verified Jul 19, 2023
Medium LowJan 20, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not report the employees that left the operation in 2022 as required by the deadline.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2023
MediumAug 30, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
At the follow-up inspection, the operation needs to add B-F to complete information for indoor/outdoor physical activity. At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction verified Sep 13, 2022
Medium HighJul 21, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
1 out off 4 children's records reviewed did not have the address to the emergency contact information.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
Medium HighJul 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
At the inspection, the director training record was reviewed and found deficient. The director has 2 hours and needs 28 hours of training for the year 2021.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
MediumJul 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
3 out of 4 children's records reviewed did not have a healthcare provider statement.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
Medium HighJul 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
1 out of 4 personnel records reviewed did not have current first aid training. The training expired in December of 2021.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2022
MediumJul 21, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information regarding the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
Medium HighJul 21, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Special Needs Statement §746.605(13)
3 out of 4 children's records did not have information related to special care statement.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022
Medium HighJul 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
At the inspection, 2 out of 3 staff training records were reviewed and found deficient. Two staff need 24 hours of training for the year 2020.
Correction verified Aug 30, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity42 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 19, 2013
DirectorCheryl Evans
Phone9036384185
State operation #1509373

Common questions

Does C J's Little Ones Day Care take infants?

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

What are C J's Little Ones Day Care’s hours?

6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does C J's Little Ones Day Care accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does C J's Little Ones Day Care cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask C J's Little Ones Day Care for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the East Texas area, which includes Hawkins, 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 C J's Little Ones Day Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 15, 2023: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does C J's Little Ones Day Care compare with other daycares in Wood County?

It is #11 of 11 centers in Wood County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was C J's Little Ones Day Care last inspected?

Jul 23, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 1509373 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.