High
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Correction verification date: Feb 24, 2026.
NI
Texas licensed center record
Nickis Critters
Strawn, TX 76475Operation #1747198
- Capacity reported
- 38
- Ages served
- 4
- Programs reported
- 7
- Five-year activities
- 12
Nickis Critters details
- Address
- 215 Central Ave., Strawn, TX 76475
- Phone
- (940) 452-8242
- Hours
- 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Days
- Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed
- Ages licensed to serve
- Infant, Pre-Kindergarten, School, Toddler
- Capacity
- 38
- Child care subsidies
- Acceptance reported in source
- Permit
- Full Permit · issued Jan 20, 2023
Ages and programs reported
These fields describe the HHSC record, not current openings or a guarantee that every option is offered at all times.
InfantPre-KindergartenSchoolToddlerAfter School CareBefore School CareField TripsMeals ProvidedSchool Age CareSnacks ProvidedTransportation to/from School
Regulatory activity and compliance context
Texas HHSC presents five years of activity and says online history excludes certain items until due process is complete or waived. Risk levels apply to cited standards; they are not a center ranking.
| Date | Activity | Violation found |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Inspection | No |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Report | Yes |
| Jan 23, 2026 | Inspection | No |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Inspection | No |
| Oct 23, 2024 | Inspection | No |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Report | No |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Inspection | Yes |
| May 9, 2023 | Inspection | No |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Inspection | No |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Inspection | No |
| Oct 11, 2022 | Inspection | No |
| Jul 25, 2022 | Inspection | No |
Recent cited standards in the source
High
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Correction verification date: Feb 24, 2026.
High
746.2805(5) - Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling
Correction verification date: Feb 24, 2026.
High
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Correction verification date: Feb 24, 2026.
Medium
746.2905(1) - Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
Correction verification date: Feb 24, 2026.
Medium High
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Correction verification date: Jan 10, 2024.
Medium High
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Correction verification date: Jan 10, 2024.
Questions about Nickis Critters
Is Nickis Critters a licensed child care center?
Texas HHSC listed this operation as an active Licensed Center in the source snapshot dated 2026-09-22. This directory is not the licensing authority; use the official operation link to confirm the current record.
Where can I see inspection information for Nickis Critters?
Use the official Texas HHSC compliance-history link on this page. The state record is authoritative and explains its five-year reporting window and due-process limitations.
Does Nickis Critters accept child care subsidies?
The source record reports that this center accepts child care subsidies. Confirm current participation, openings, copays, and family eligibility through the center and Texas Child Care Services.
What are the hours for Nickis Critters?
The HHSC source record reports 06:00 AM-06:00 PM on Fri, Mon, Thu, Tue, Wed. Hours can change, so call the center before relying on this schedule.