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Childrens Depot

133 Deer Forest Dr, Pipe Creek, TX 78063 · Bandera County
Accepts child care subsidies

Childrens Depot is a licensed child care center in Pipe Creek, TX, licensed for up to 102 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1997. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (6 of 27). None of them came in the last 12 months. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 3 centers in Bandera County and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#3 of 3 centers in Bandera County
7High risk
9Medium High risk
8Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
0Low risk
27 citations from 12 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 3, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 5, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundOct 16, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 12, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 9, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 13, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 26, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 13, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications6
Building & playground safety5
Records & paperwork4
Caregiver conduct4
Staff ratios3
Health & medication3
Food & feeding2

Citations, newest first

HighSep 3, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a fire inspection completed in over 12 months. The last fire inspection was completed on 02/21/2024.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2025
MediumSep 3, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
The operational policies were lacking the parent's rights section.
Correction verified Sep 18, 2025
MediumSep 3, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
The most recent licensing inspection was not posted. The last one available was from 01/29/2024. This was corrected at inspection when the most recent licensing inspection form was printed and posted.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The annual fire inspection was last conducted in August of 2022 and has not been re-done.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2024
Medium HighJan 29, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The playground had piles of leaves in the corner of the playground.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2024
MediumJan 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Four out of five staff records reviewed were lacking training in emergency preparedness plan, emergency food allergies, building and premise safety and handling and storing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Feb 12, 2024
Medium LowJan 18, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
Medium HighJul 26, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge §746.1013(a)
Person in charge was unaware she was in charge.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2023
Medium HighJul 16, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
The child sought medical attention; however, the operation did not report the injury to licensing.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2023
HighJul 16, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Based on video footage and interviews, a caregiver did not use good judgment when holding a child by wrist and pulled them off the ground.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2023
HighJul 16, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling §746.2805(3)
Based on information gathered via video footage and interviews, a caregiver used prohibited punishments by grabbing and pushing a child.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2023
Medium LowJul 16, 2023Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Parental Notification of Infestation §746.307(e)
All parents were not notified in writing when multiple children attended the daycare with lice.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2023
Medium HighJul 16, 2023Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
The staff lacked a current face-to-face first aid and CPR card.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2023
MediumJul 16, 2023Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with Parent §746.707
The operation did not provide an incident/illness report signed by parent and provider.
Correction verified Jul 27, 2023
MediumMay 31, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The required Consumer Product Safety Commission form has not been completed within the last year. CI: This was corrected at inspection when a form was completed and posted.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 31, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The Director had 20 hours of the required thirty hours of training for the last full year of employment.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2023
Medium HighMay 31, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Staff lacked a current face to face CPR
Correction verified Jun 29, 2023
Medium HighMay 31, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 24 training hours for the last full year of employment.
Correction verified Jun 29, 2023
Medium LowMay 31, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
One staff personnel record lacked a signed affidavit.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2023
Medium HighJan 26, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food §746.3317(8)
Leftover macaroni from lunch was left uncovered. CI: This was corrected at inspection when the food was thrown away
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 26, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
One child was observed eating on the bare table. CI:This was corrected when plate was given to the teacher to use.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 24, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Caregivers showed a lack of judgment by using prohibited punishments and not following meal patterns.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2023
Medium HighJan 24, 2023Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns §746.3301(b)
Based on interviews and observations children are given a cup of milk and are required to drink all of their milk and give the empty cup to a caregiver prior to being offered their lunch.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2023
HighJan 24, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Placing Child in Locked or Dark Room §746.2805(8)
Based on interviews a child who screams while throwing a tantrum was placed in the restroom until the screaming had stopped.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2023
MediumJan 24, 2023Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Nutrition - Children encouraged but not forced to eat §746.3311(c)
During lunch, the fruit was observed to be withheld until the majority or all the food on the plate had been consumed by each child. A caregiver was heard during the inspection telling a child to eat their green beans and then she can have her fruit.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2023
HighJul 13, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last fire inspection available for review was conducted on 01/07/2021.
Correction verified Aug 9, 2022
MediumJul 13, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
One of six children's records evaluated did not have a health statement on file.
Correction verified Jul 18, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity102 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 7, 1997
DirectorWendy Evans
Phone8305104767
State operation #522289

Common questions

Does Childrens Depot take infants?

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

What are Childrens Depot’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Childrens Depot accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Childrens Depot had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 3, 2025: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Childrens Depot compare with other daycares in Bandera County?

It is #3 of 3 centers in Bandera County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 5% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Childrens Depot last inspected?

Jun 25, 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 522289 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.