Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Little Elm
A licensed child care center in Little Elm, Texas 75068
120 Navo Rd, Little Elm, Texas 75068. (469) 466-9480.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Nov 5, 2026.
- 9 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Denton County: 3
- 4 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 26 inspections on record
- 3-Star 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?
9 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 490 child care providers in Denton County had 3.
26 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 2, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling, at the inspection on Jan 20, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity, at the report to the state on Jul 22, 2025
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety, at the report to the state on Jun 17, 2024
1 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
9 deficiencies in 7 months of the last 36. Last cited Jan 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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| 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.
Jan 20, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
“Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation, it was concluded that the caregiver grabbed the child by the leg during naptime, which resulted in visible red marks on the child?s thigh.”
Nov 15, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
“Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation, it was concluded that the operation failed to timely report to CCR that a child was injured and required medical treatment by a health-care professional.”
Oct 14, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Discipline - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance
“Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation, it was concluded that the caregivers did not implement appropriate redirection or use positive guidance methods when addressing the child?s behavior during naptime.”
Jul 22, 2025: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“According to the information collected throughout the investigation, it was concluded that a caregiver did not adequately supervise the children during a tattoo activity and failed to remain aware of the children’s on going activity, compromising safety while engaged in a board game with two other children.”
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Release of Children
“According to the information collected throughout the investigation, it was concluded that the center failed by allowing a child to be released to an individual not included on the approved pick-up list. Regardless of any familiarity with the person or verbal instructions provided by another family member, only the legal guardian has the authority to permit such arrangements.”
Nov 13, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“A hole was noted in the hallway wall. Additionally, the turf in the playground area, specifically at the base of the slide, showed signs of damage. Photographs were captured for documentation.”
Jun 17, 2024: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child’s safety
“Based on information gathered during the investigation, it was determined that the caregivers involved in the incident did not intervene to remove the victim from a dangerous situation, speak up to prevent harm, or provide additional help for the victim.”
Jan 4, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The emergency medical transport and treatment authorization forms for each child being transported was missing information.”
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two children with food allergies did not have a complete plan on file that was signed by the parent and/or doctor.”
11 deficiencies older than three years
Sep 14, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“During the inspection, it was noted that in the 18-23 months classroom, one child did not wash their hands after a diaper change. This issue was promptly addressed during the inspection when the caregiver was instructed to wash the child’s hands.”
Aug 24, 2023: report to the state1 deficiency
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Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
“A child was left unsupervised on the playground for 10 minutes.”
Aug 24, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“The operation allowed two caregivers to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding their eligibility. The operation immediately removed the caregivers from the operation.”
Feb 9, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“Five children ages 18 to 23 months were observed watching a video on a tablet in the classroom during the inspection. Note: it was corrected during the inspection when the caregiver turned the tablet off.”
Jan 24, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“A caregiver has an expired pediatric CPR/FIRST AID certification.”
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Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“One caregiver’s records out of ten reviewed did not have the following training: Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials”
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Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“The documentation for the unitary surfacing material (turf) was not available to review during the inspection.”
Mar 18, 2022: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“A 5 year old child was left unsupervised in the classroom for about 6 minutes when the class transitioned to an outdoor activity and the child was unharmed.”
Feb 16, 2022: inspection1 deficiency
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Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“During inspection the designee who is also a driver did not have the required First-Aid and CPR training.”
Oct 8, 2021: report to the state1 deficiency
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Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“The operation did not report a positive COVID-19 case to Child Care Regulation within the required timeframe.”
Sep 29, 2021: report to the state1 deficiency
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Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not demonstrate self control when interacting with toddlers in care that were not sleeping during naptime. The caregiver repeatedly placed one of the children on their stomach in a sleep position and then moved the rolling cribs back and forth in a firm manner.”
All 42 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 1, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 13, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 11, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 10, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 20, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Dec 5, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 15, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 24, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Oct 16, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 30, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 24, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jul 15, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 4, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 24, 2023 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 9, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Jan 24, 2023 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 7, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 27, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Apr 13, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 21, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 17, 2022 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 7, 2022 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 16, 2022 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Oct 8, 2021 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Sep 29, 2021 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Mar 19, 2019.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 276 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.
- 16 reports 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?
- Texas Rising Star: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 490 child care providers in Denton County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 3; this one had 9.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Nov 5, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Kids R Kids Learning Academy of Little Elm This child care provider | 9 |
| Robins Nest Montessori School | 1 |
| Arise & Shine Childcare | 0 |
| Leisd Childcare Programs @ Herschel Zellars Center | 2 |
| Brandy Hoyt | 13 |
| Chetna Thanki | Not given |
| Kiddie Academy of Little Elm | 24 |
| Alphabest @ Miller ? Frisco | 32 |
| Crossridge Preschool Academy | 6 |
| Yesenia Martinez | Not given |
| The Montessori Learning House Bilingual School | 7 |
| The Children’s Lighthouse of Oak Point | 2 |
| Happy Kids Montessori Childcare | 7 |
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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