Little Texans Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482
1215 Davis St S, Sulphur Springs, Texas 75482. (903) 885-3011.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 24, 2026.
- 13 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Hopkins County: 5.5
- 3 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 25 inspections on record
- 4-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?
13 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 12 child care providers in Hopkins County had 5.5.
25 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 9, 2026: outcome pending.
Rated High by Texas: Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months, at the inspection on Jun 22, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect, at the inspection on Mar 13, 2026
Rated High by Texas: Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect, at the inspection on Feb 21, 2025
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
13 deficiencies in 8 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.
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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 Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Jun 22, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation’s last fire inspection was completed 3/2025.”
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Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
“The operations last gas inspection was completed 3/2024.”
Mar 13, 2026: inspection1 deficiency
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Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
“The operation was not following conditions on an approved variance. Per varaince condition an individual is to work in a classroom with a qualified caregiver. At inspection, observed the caregiver supervising three children 6 months to 11 months alone. This was corrected at inspection as a second caregiver was sent into the classroom.”
Mar 4, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Observed two children were each napping on a torn nap mat that had exposed foam in one classroom. Nap mats cannot be properly sanitized if torn and have exposed foam.”
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Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
“The operational policies were evaluated and lacked written procedures for the following: A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; C) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; D) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and E) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.”
May 13, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child’s record lacked a health statement.”
Mar 6, 2025: inspection1 deficiency
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Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
“In one classroom, during nap time, one caregiver was supervising 7 children, ages 15 months to 17 months. These numbers exceed the ratios allowed in a Licensed Child Care Center. This was discussed with the director. This was corrected at inspection as a second caregiver went into the classroom to assist supervise the children.”
Feb 21, 2025: inspection2 deficiencies
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Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
“The operation was not following conditions on an approved variance. Per varaince condition an individual is to work in a classroom with a qualified caregiver. At inspection, observed the caregiver supervising five children birth to 11 months alone. This was corrected at inspection as a second caregiver was sent into the classroom.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“One caregiver was caring for 5 infants birth through 11 months. This was corrected at inspection as a second entered the room. In another classroom one caregiver was supervising 6 children ages 14 months to 17 months. This was corrected at inspection as the second caregiver returned to the classroom.”
Jan 20, 2025: report to the state1 deficiency
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Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined an individual has been working in a classroom with children as a caregiver who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent.”
Aug 26, 2024: inspection1 deficiency
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“Diaper changing mats in two classrooms were observed torn with exposed foam which causes the mat not to be able to be properly sanitized. This was corrected at inspection as the operation replaced both changing mats.”
Jun 6, 2024: inspection2 deficiencies
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Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child’s food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.”
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Parent’s Rights
“A sampling of children records were evaluated. Seven children records did not have a signed Parent’s Rights form on file for review.”
10 deficiencies older than three years
Jul 10, 2023: inspection3 deficiencies
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Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
“A child was observed seated in a highchair without straps and not strapped in. Two other high chairs did not have straps.”
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Children’s Records - Immunizations
“A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child’s immunization record was observed incomplete.”
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Required Personnel Records
“Three employees lacked a notarized affidavit. Two employee’s record lacked documentation of an employee statement regarding the center policies. Two employee’s records lacked a statement regarding the personnel policies. One caregivers record lacked documentation of completion of orientation.”
Jun 28, 2023: inspection2 deficiencies
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Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
“In one classroom, a caregiver was observed talking on her cell phone.”
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Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
“In one classroom a caregiver was supervising 25 children, ages 4 years to 6 years (SPA: 5 years). This was corrected at inspection as 3 children were moved into another class. In another classroom, one caregiver was supervising 16 children, ages 3 years. These children had woken up from nap and were putting their nap mats away. This was corrected at inspection as another caregiver went into the classroom. These numbers exceed the ratio allowed in a Licensed Child Care Center. This was discussed with the direcctor.”
May 4, 2023: inspection1 deficiency
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Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
“The diaper changing mat in one classroom was torn and had exposed foam. This was corrected at inspection as staff replaced the changing mat.”
May 3, 2023: report to the state2 deficiencies
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Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient as a caregiver used an improper restraint which led to bruising of a child.”
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Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
“This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient as a caregiver has put children in the corner as a method of discipline.”
Aug 29, 2022: inspection2 deficiencies
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Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
“The operation did not have a copy of the most recent fire inspection on file for review by Child Care Regulation.”
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Children’s Records - Health Statement
“A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child’s record lacked a health statement.”
All 34 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Inspection | Outcome pending |
| Jul 21, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 1, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Report to the state | Outcome pending |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Dec 17, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Dec 15, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 8, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| May 13, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Report to the state | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 26, 2024 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| Aug 22, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Jun 6, 2024 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 10, 2023 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 28, 2023 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Jun 14, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| May 4, 2023 | Inspection | 1 deficiency cited |
| May 3, 2023 | Report to the state | 2 deficiencies cited |
| May 2, 2023 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued Mar 29, 2010.
- Its permit has conditions.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 144 children.
Texas HHSC, child care operations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
Has Texas acted against it?
- No corrective or adverse action by Texas on record.
- 9 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 Oct 24, 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: 4-Star (the highest of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 12 child care providers in Hopkins County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 5.5; this one had 13.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Water Oak Preschool | 8 |
| Sherry Williams | 5 |
| Sulphur Springs Christian Preschool | 6 |
| Carrol Wheeler | 11 |
| Anneke’s Private Academy | 15 |
| Noah and Company Kid Care | 5 |
| Abigale Dodd | Not given |
| Angela Allen | 1 |
| Sherry Valentine | 1 |
| Lighthouse Montessori Academy | 0 |
| Ronda Brice | 9 |
| Little Texans Learning Center This child care provider | 13 |
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 Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 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 Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 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 Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 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 Oct 24, 2026 and checked Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily. No licence stated.
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