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Helping Hands Child Care
- licensed capacity
- 43
- open each week
- 6 days
- a week, county median
- $144
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About Helping Hands Child Care
Helping Hands Child Care is a licensed child care center in Alton, Texas. The state has permitted it since August 15, 2013, for up to 43 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 5 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageWeekend hoursOpen until 7 PM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 43 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 43 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Helping Hands Child Care has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hidalgo County has a median price of $144 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$144
Home daycare$131
Toddler
Center$136
Home daycare$126
Preschool
Center$133
Home daycare$124
School age
Center$126
Home daycare$120
State record
Inspection reports for Helping Hands Child Care
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 43 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1477026
Summary
5 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 8, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 5 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Transportation 2
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Records and paperwork 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Food and nutrition 1
- Safety and hazards 1
- Building, equipment and play areas 1
- Safe sleep 1
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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- Jun 8, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
May 21, 2026Inspection7 rules cited
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
“The activity plan posted in the pre-k room was not current. The date on the activity plan was for the week of 5/11-15/2026. Note:This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the current activity plan was posted.”
Corrected during the visit
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
“There were no time sheets available for review for both directors.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
746.5603(c) - Types of Vehicles Used to Transport Children - Be Maintained Safely
“The transportation vehicle's passengers side door did not open from the outside only from the inside of the vehicle.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
746.3505(f) - Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner
“A soiled diaper was observed in an uncovered trash can in a children restroom. This posed a hazard as the soiled diaper was accessible to children in care.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“There was no emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for 3 of 4 children being transported. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the required information was obtained for each child and placed in the transportation vehicle binder.”
Corrected during the visit
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“Two caregivers were caring for 7 children of varying ages including infants in a toddler room during the naptime. The children combined were five toddler children and two infants. There was more than 18 month difference between the youngest child and oldest child in the group. The youngest child was 7 months of age and the oldest child was 34 months of age.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
“A bowl with fruit was observed uncovered in the refrigerator. Note: This was addressed during inspection and the fruit was removed from the bowl and stored in a sealed plastic bag.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 8, 2026
Jun 2, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A can of lysol disinfectant spray and plastic trash bags were observed under a sink in the toddler room. This posed a safety hazard as the door to the cabinet did not have a safety latch and items were accessivle to children. A small wasp nest and wasps were observed in the toddler playground. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the disinfectant spray, and plastic bags were removed from under the sink and stored in an area out of children's reach. The wasp nest was also removed during inspection.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“3 of 4 children's immunization records reviewed were not current.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 4, 2025
- Jul 23, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 26, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“Last Health / Sanitation inspection was conducted on 05/04/2023.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“Operation has a caterpillar Climb-N-Crawl structure in the toddler's playground, the structure is installed directly onto artificial grass turf.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 22, 2024
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
“Four children under 4 years old did not have cot/mat to sleep on.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 27, 2024
Aug 1, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“Report for fire inspection conducted 12/30/2022 was not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 1, 2023
746.1301(a)(7)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
“Six staff training records were reviewed. One staff member last completed transportation on 12/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 3, 2023
Aug 23, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One out of six children's records reviewed is missing immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 1, 2022
746.801(12) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report
“Most recent sanitation report was not available for review at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 24, 2022
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
“Four non-walking infants under the age of 12 were present and there are only three napping play-yards at operation.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2022
746.2411(2)(B) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets
“Napping play-yards have 1-4 in gaps between mat and play-yard edge.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2022
Oct 13, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.5207(a)(3) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Designated Location
“The Emergency Evacuation & Relocation diagram in the operation did not have the designated location to meet outside.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Helping Hands Child Care
Is Helping Hands Child Care licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued August 15, 2013.
When was Helping Hands Child Care last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on June 8, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 5 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Helping Hands Child Care had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 3 of 5 visits in the last 3 years; 12 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Helping Hands Child Care care for?
43, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Helping Hands Child Care accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Helping Hands Child Care's hours?
Monday to Saturday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Helping Hands Child Care cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (956) 583-0668 to ask.
What is Helping Hands Child Care's phone number?
(956) 583-0668.
Where is Helping Hands Child Care?
305 N Glasscock Blvd, Alton, TX 78573. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Angel's Learning Center, 0.1 miles away.