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Tulia Child Development Center

134 N Bowie Ave, Tulia, TX 79088 · Swisher County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Tulia Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Tulia, TX, licensed for up to 120 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1986. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 7 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for food & feeding (2 of 7). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 14% were corrected during the inspection itself.

Inspection record

Better than 51%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
3High risk
2Medium High risk
0Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
1Low risk
7 citations from 10 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Nov 25, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Nov 25, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 30, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 26, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 16, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 26, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 25, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 28, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMar 16, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 12, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Food & feeding2
Other standards1
Supervision1
Training & qualifications1
Records & paperwork1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

HighNov 19, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
Two containers of cleaning wipes were on a shelf within reach of the children in the classroom. The wipes both said "keep out of reach of children".
Correction verified Nov 25, 2025
Medium HighNov 19, 2025InspectionOther standards
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Check All Detectors Monthly §746.5537(a)(2)
The last time the carbon monoxide detector had been tested was in August of 2025. This was corrected at inspection when the operation put batteries in the detector and tested it.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighSep 30, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
A caregiver stated that they use a hand washing sink to wash cups that fall on the floor that are used by children.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2025
HighSep 30, 2025InspectionSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
During the inspection, a child was observed coming out of the restroom by themselves. The caregiver responsible for the child was outside on the playground and the door was shut leading to the playground. This prevented the caregiver from having auditory awareness of the child inside. While the caregiver would glance inside periodically, they could not see inside the bathroom and they would turn their head to look at the children outside preventing them from having constant visual awareness of the child inside.
Correction verified Oct 13, 2025
LowJan 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee §746.1329(d)
Two personnel records was lacking pre-service being signed and dated. Seven personnel records was lacking documented orientation with it being signed and dated.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2025
Medium LowJan 8, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
Six personnel records was form 2985 notarized affidavit of employments for their records.
Correction verified Jan 14, 2025
HighMar 16, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Using Harsh, Abusive or Profane Language §746.2805(6)
It was found that harsh language, which is prohibited, was used as a form of discipline.
Correction verified Apr 25, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity120 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 8, 1986
DirectorDanielle Sepeda
Phone8069952786
State operation #43274

Common questions

Does Tulia Child Development Center take infants?

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

What are Tulia Child Development Center’s hours?

7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Tulia Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Tulia Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 19, 2025: “Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children.” Each one is listed in full above.

When was Tulia Child Development Center last inspected?

Nov 25, 2025. No violations were found during that visit.

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 43274 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.