Little Scholars Educational Child Care

Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

“An infant-age child under 12mo was observed asleep in a rocker. Note: During inspection child was removed from rocker and the child’s assigned crib was moved into the room.”

Rule 746.2426(a)(1). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 31, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 8, 2026.

Children’s Products- Annual Certification

“Children’s Products Certification was last signed on 01/16/2025.”

Rule 746.4135(b). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 7, 2026. Correction verified: Apr 8, 2026.

Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children

“Two caregivers were provided care for 11 children ages 2mo-12mo, SAG 0-11mo. Maximum group size was over by one child. Note: Plans to convert a room into a second infant room were discussed with provider during inspection.”

Rule 746.1609. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 8, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 29, 2025.

Education Outside of U.S.

“One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing the translation of a foreign diploma.”

Rule 746.1111. Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 22, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 24, 2025.

Written Operational Policies - Benefits

“Operational Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (18) Outdoor and Physical activity policy (a) benefits (c) type of physical activity (f) outdoor play weather criteria (g) outdoor play during extreme weather; (20) Parent’s rights; (27) Health checks; (28) Employee vaccine preventable diseases policy.”

Rule 746.501(a)(18)(A). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Apr 22, 2025. Correction verified: Apr 24, 2025.

Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children

“Several bottles of cleaning supplies were stored under a sink without a safety latch in a toddler room. The cleaning supplies observed were disinfecting wipes, carpet cleaners, and all purpose cleaner. This posed a hazard as the cleaning supplies were accessible to children. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a safety latch for the sink cabinet door was installed preventing access to children.”

Rule 746.3407(12). High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 28, 2024.

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

“Four electrical outlets accessible to children did not have childproof covers in a toddler room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as childproof covers were placed into the electrical outlets.”

Rule 746.3701. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 28, 2024.

Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

“A group of children of varying ages uncluding children under the age of 24 months were observed watching television during the breakfast time.”

Rule 746.2207(a). Medium, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Oct 28, 2024. Correction verified: Nov 12, 2024.

Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age

“Three cribs were observed with chipped paint.”

Rule 746.2405(2). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 20, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 26, 2024.

Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

“The ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains.”

Rule 746.3407(9). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Mar 25, 2024. Correction verified: Mar 26, 2024.

Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk

“Pretzels were served as part of the afternoon snack to toddler children. This posed a safety hazard as pretzels present a risk of choking.”

Rule 746.3317(7). High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 25, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 7, 2024.

Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using

“Four water play tables were observed with standing water in the outdoor playground. Insects were observed in the water accessible to children. Note: This was addressed with the director and the water play tables were emptied.”

Rule 746.3407(6). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 25, 2024. Correction verified: Feb 7, 2024.

Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

“The clear plastic covering the diaper changing mat in the toddler room had a tear. Liner pads were also used to cover the diaper changing mat. A dark stain was observed on the liner pads. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the plastic cover and liner pads were removed from the diaper changing mat.”

Rule 746.3503(a). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Corrected during the inspection. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Jan 25, 2024.

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

“The outdoor playground fence was observed with peeling paint. This posed a safety hazard as the peeling paint was accessible to children. A hole that measured 2x1 inches was observed on a wall in the outdoor playground accessible to children. A carpet seam binder was missing nails and was lifted this posed a tripping and safety hazard for children.”

Rule 746.3407. Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 27, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 27, 2023.

Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures

“The emergency preparedness plan reviewed was missing the operation procedures The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather”

Rule 746.5202(1). Medium High, by Texas’s label. Correction date, as Texas HHSC recorded it: Dec 27, 2023. Correction verified: Dec 27, 2023.