Small World Early Childhood Enrichment Center, LLC
A licensed child care center in Sealy, Texas 77474
425 Engelking St, Sealy, Texas 77474. (979) 885-7076.
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The short answer
Record last released by Texas HHSC on Oct 24, 2026.
- 22 deficiencies cited in the last three years Middle in Austin County: 5
- 9 rated High by Texas, its most serious level (needs attention)
- 13 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?
22 deficiencies cited in the last three years
The middle of the 13 child care providers in Austin County had 5.
13 inspections on record. The latest, on Oct 9, 2026: no violation found.
Rated High by Texas: Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for, at the inspection on Aug 13, 2024
Rated High by Texas: Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance, at the inspection on Jul 29, 2024
Rated High by Texas: AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age, at the inspection on Jul 29, 2024
6 more rated High; all are listed below.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data) and inspections and investigations. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
When those deficiencies happened
22 deficiencies in 4 months of the last 36. Last cited Jun 2026. Most serious: High. The last 3 years, to Oct 24, 2026.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| 2023 | Nov | Dec | ||||||||||
| 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 |
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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 25, 2026: inspection2 deficiencies
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“While conducting a walkthrough of the operation it was observed that the walls in the threes classroom had chipped paint.”
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Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
“While reviewing children records 1 out of 10 child files did not have an address for the emergancy contact. Note: Corrected at inspection”
Aug 13, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregivers in the infant classroom did not know how many children they were responsible for during the inspection. This was correct when the caregiver and the director was made aware and recount the children in the classroom.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“The infant feeding instruction for two infants ages 4mo and 9mo were not available for review during the inspection.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One 10mo infant feeding instruction was observed need to be re-certify.”
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Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler
“Bottles in the 12-24mo classroom were observed unlabeled with the children name during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregivers was made aware and labeled the children names.”
Jul 29, 2024: inspection4 deficiencies
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Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The operation was determined to not operating in compliance with Mininmum Standards when repeated citations were given which increased the risks to children in care.”
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AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
“One 11 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket during nap time. Caregiver was made aware, the blanket was removed from the infant’s crib.”
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“This standard was recited during the follow up inspeciton when a four months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. Caregiver was made aware, the infant was removed from the restricted device.”
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Covering Infant’s Head or Crib
“One 11 month old infant was observed sleeing with a blanket covered their head during the inspection. Caregiver was made aware, the blanket was removed from the infant’s crib.”
Jul 16, 2024: inspection3 deficiencies
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Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“A four months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. Caregiver was made aware, the infant was removed from the restricted device.”
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Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“One child in the 2yo classroom was observed had a diaper changed and did not washed their hands. Caregiver was made aware and washed the child hands while on site.”
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Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Children in the 4yo classroom were observed watching TV while napping and resting.”
Dec 12, 2023: inspection9 deficiencies
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“Caregiver in the Pre-K classroom did not know how many children they’re responsible for during the inspection walk though”
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Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“Two infants were observed sleeping with the pacifier attachments that can potentially be a choking hazard. This was corrected during the inspection.”
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Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The Fire Extinguisher for the Tranportation bus was observed out of service and will need to be recharged”
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Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children’s names and ages
“Caregiver in the Pre-K 4yo classroom did not know the age of the children that they’re responsible for during the inspection walkthough”
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Adequate Lighting During Naptime
“Several classrooms were observed not having adequate lighting during naptime”
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Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The wall in the temporary classroom for the Infants was observed having chipped paint during the inspection walk through”
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Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant
“Two infants were observed napping in cribs that did not have their name labeled during the inspection This was corrected during the inspection.”
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Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“The infant feeding intructions for one infants ages 2 months old was not available for reviewed during the inspection.”
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Notification of Change in Space
“CCR was not notified when the operation adding more indoor space for the children in care. This was corrected when the director was made aware and sending a written request to CCR.”
3 deficiencies older than three years
Feb 1, 2022: inspection3 deficiencies
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Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap
“The use zone for a rotating piece of equipment is overlapping the use zone of a slide.”
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Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
“The loose fill surfacing on the PreK playground is less than two inches in the use zone of a slide, rocking and rotating equipment.”
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Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policy is lacking a physical activity policy.”
All 17 visits on record
| Date | Visit | What the record says |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 31, 2026 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Report to the state | Outcome pending |
| Jun 25, 2026 | Inspection | 2 deficiencies cited |
| Oct 23, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Jul 5, 2025 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Mar 26, 2025 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Nov 27, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Aug 13, 2024 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Inspection | 4 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 16, 2024 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
| Jul 10, 2024 | Report to the state | No violation found |
| Dec 12, 2023 | Inspection | 9 deficiencies cited |
| Jan 12, 2023 | Inspection | No violation found |
| Feb 1, 2022 | Inspection | 3 deficiencies cited |
Is it licensed?
- Licensed Center, permit issued May 3, 2010.
- Accepts state child care subsidies.
- Licensed for ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School.
- Capacity: 161 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.
- 4 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: 3-Star (the middle of three levels).
Texas Workforce Commission, subsidy providers and Texas Rising Star. Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
How does it compare nearby?
- Among 13 child care providers in Austin County, the middle value for deficiencies cited in the last three years was 5; this one had 22.
Texas HHSC, deficiencies (non-compliance data). Released Oct 24, 2026. Updated daily.
| Place | Deficiencies, 3 years |
|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran Preschool | 8 |
| Met Early Head Start Austin County | 3 |
| Rece’s House of Angels | 5 |
| Met/Headstart (Austin County) | 0 |
| The Playground Daycare Center | 10 |
| Creative Care - Sealy | 4 |
| Brenda Cash | 3 |
| Small World Early Childhood Enrichment Center, LLC This child care provider | 22 |
| St Marys Episcopal Day School | 4 |
| Shady Acres Day Care Center | 1 |
| Matthew 7:24 Early Learning | 14 |
| Tender Care Learning | 24 |
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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