Little Sprouts
A licensed child care center in Austin, Texas 78758
12411 Limerick Ave Ste 100, Austin, Texas 78758. (512) 653-7189.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 23 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Travis County: 3
- 0 rated High by Texas, its most serious level
- 14 inspections on record
- Not rated Texas Rising Star rating
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean5
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Texas’s risk levels
- Texas gives each child care deficiency a risk level, by how likely it is to harm a child: Low, Medium Low, Medium, Medium High or High. High is its most serious. Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation.
- Licence status
- Whether the state’s licence lets the place operate now, in the state’s own words: licensed, on probation (allowed to keep operating on conditions, after problems), provisional, pending or expired. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
23 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 624 child care providers in Travis County had 3.
14 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 27, 2026: outcome pending.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
23 deficiencies in 6 months of the last 36. Last cited Jul 2026. Most serious: Medium High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 2024 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2025 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 2026 | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
Each deficiency, in Texas’s words
Grouped by visit, newest first, with the risk level Texas gave it, from Low to High.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Jul 13, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
“A slide with broken steps was observed in the playground while children were outside in the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and caregiver removed it from the playground.”
Mar 11, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation has not received a sanitation inspection within the last 12 months. The previous inspection conducted was on 2/25/2025 and the operation requested a new inspection on 3/5/2026.”
Dec 4, 2025: inspection3 deficiencies
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Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“The room children were napping did not have adequate lighting during naptime.”
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Indoor Space Requirement
“The operation had 18 children in a room with a capacity for 13 children.”
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Provide Access to Children’s Records - Licensing
“Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.”
Nov 12, 2025: inspection8 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
“A caregiver had no annual trainings and a second caregiver was missing 3 of the 24 hours of annual training.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver had an expired CPR and First Aid Certification and their new certification was not available at the time of the inspection.”
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Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
“The operation has not conducted any severe weather drills or shelter in place drills in 2025 or in 2024.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“2 caregivers were missing some or all of the required topic trainings. 1 caregiver was missing 3 topics and the other caregiver was missing all the topics.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist filled out since August 11th, 2025.”
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Provide Access to Children’s Records - Licensing
“Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.”
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Required Personnel Records
“1 of the caregivers hired after September 2023 was missing the pre-employment affidavit.”
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Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
“2 caregivers did not have the required 5 hours of instructor led training and the director was missing 2 of the required 6 hours of instructor led training.”
Feb 5, 2025: inspection7 deficiencies
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.”
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).”
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.”
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Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
“The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted.”
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Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine
“Four children’s immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
“The operation did not provide written notice to the parent of each child that they do not carry liability insurance.”
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Access to Personnel Records
“One staff personnel file was not available or accessible for review during the inspection.”
Mar 18, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
“The director did not have current annual training.”
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Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
“A slide was observed with no loose-fill surfacing. This was corrected during the inspection when the slide was removed from the playground.”
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Required Personnel Records
“A caregiver did not have a personnel record or training hours available for review.”
18 deficiencies older than three years
Apr 17, 2023: assessment1 deficiency
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Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The operation did not provide proof of coverage to Licensing by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.”
Apr 28, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
“The operational policies needed updates statements for immunizations, employee immunizations. insect and sunscreen, gang free zone, and additions to the physical activity policy.”
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Children’s Records Maintained
“6 children’s files were reviewed. One child needed an updated health statement and one child needed updated immunization records.”
Dec 30, 2021: inspection4 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“One caregiver was unaware of the number of children in the classroom.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Two staff members need to complete training in food allergies. Two staff members need to complete training in buidling safety and hazardous materials. One staff member needs to complete emergency preparedness training.”
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Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The Director was missing proof of 23 hours of annual training, to include SIDS and Child Abuse.”
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Children’s Records Maintained
“Two children needed up to date immunizations. One child needed an emergency contact address. One child needed a completed emergency authorization.”
Dec 15, 2021: inspection11 deficiencies
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“One caregiver was present without a completed backgrpound check notification. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
“Two caregivers were unaware of how many children were in their care.”
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The annual fire inspection was not available during the inspection.”
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Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The annual sanitiation inspection was not available during the inspection.”
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“Outdoor equipment was noted as having chipped paint and rust areas showing, during the inspection.”
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Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
“An emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during the inspection.”
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Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
“The menu was not available for review during the inspection.”
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Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The playground checklist was not available during the inspection.”
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Documentation of Drills
“Drill docmentation was not available during the inspection.”
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children’s Records
“Children’s records were not available during the inspection.”
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Required Personnel Records
“Staff files were not available during the inspection.”
All 16 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | Inspection | Outcome pending |
| Jul 13, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 12, 2025 | Inspection | 8 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Inspection | 7 deficiencies cited |
| Mar 18, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 17, 2023 | Assessment | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 28, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Apr 12, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jan 19, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 30, 2021 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Inspection | 11 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Mar 23, 2016.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 28 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 1 report to the state on record; Texas doesn’t publish whether they were A complaint allegation the state investigated and found true: the evidence showed it more likely than not happened. Inconclusive means the evidence couldn’t show it either way. Neither inconclusive nor unsubstantiated proves it didn’t happen. Source: California Department of Social Services, complaint findings; each state’s licensing agency..
Texas HHSC, child care operations and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
Who does the caring?
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels for individual providers. State rules set staff-to-child ratios by age.
Who owns it?
- Texas’s open data doesn’t list owners.
How is it rated?
- Not rated in Texas Rising Star.
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 624 child care providers in Travis County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 23.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Margaret Saldana | 51 |
| Pisd River Oaks Elementary Extended Day Programs | 2 |
| Bright Beginnings | 8 |
| Padron Aisd Third Base | 0 |
| Cedar Bend Child Inc. | 9 |
| Navarro Child Development Center | 2 |
| Little Sprouts This child care provider | 23 |
| Wholesome Generation | 3 |
| Rima Xoyamayagua | Not given |
| Ana Terry Lopez | Not given |
| Cielito Lindo Spanish Immersion Preschool | 8 |
| Mundo Verde Montessori LLC | 8 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Texas doesn’t publish whether a complaint was substantiated.
- Texas rates some paperwork slips as High risk, so read what was actually cited.
- Texas doesn’t publish staffing levels or owners for individual providers.
Sources
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child care operations (bc5r-88dy).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Inspections and investigations (m5q4-3y3d).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Deficiencies (non-compliance data) (tqgd-mf4x).
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. Creative Commons 1.0 Universal (Public Domain Dedication).
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Texas Workforce Commission, Subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star.
Released Nov 5, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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