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Little Texans Learning Center

Sulphur Springs, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

19 state inspections, last 2 years
24 deficiencies on the state’s summary
16 high or medium-high risk
November 3, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued March 29, 2010
Capacity
144 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri · 05:30 AM-05:30 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
Yes
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
989606

Where

1215 Davis St S
Sulphur Springs, TX 75482

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 5
  • Medium-high 11
  • Medium 8
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
June 22, 2026Medium High746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
State’s note: “The operations last gas inspection was completed 3/2024.”
July 6, 2026
June 22, 2026High746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
State’s note: “The operation's last fire inspection was completed 3/2025.”
July 6, 2026
June 18, 2026High746.2805(3) - Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
State’s note: “This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined that a caregiver used ear-pulling as a method of discipline with children. This caregiver is no longer employed by the operation.”
July 17, 2026
March 13, 2026High745.8311(b) - Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
State’s note: “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.”
March 13, 2026
March 4, 2026Medium746.501(a)(18)(C) - Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
State’s note: “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…”
March 18, 2026
March 4, 2026Medium High746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
State’s note: “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.”
March 11, 2026
May 13, 2025Medium746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
State’s note: “A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked a health statement.”
June 13, 2025
March 6, 2025Medium746.1613(a) - 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
State’s note: “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.”
March 6, 2025
February 21, 2025High745.8311(b) - Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
State’s note: “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.”
February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025Medium High746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State’s note: “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.”
February 21, 2025
January 20, 2025Medium High746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
State’s note: “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.”
February 18, 2025
August 26, 2024Medium High746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
State’s note: “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.”
At the inspection
June 6, 2024Medium High746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
State’s note: “One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.”
June 13, 2024
June 6, 2024MediumHRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
State’s note: “A sampling of children records were evaluated. Seven children records did not have a signed Parent's Rights form on file for review.”
June 20, 2024
July 10, 2023Medium746.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “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.”
July 24, 2023
July 10, 2023Medium746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
State’s note: “A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete.”
August 10, 2023
July 10, 2023Medium High746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
State’s note: “A child was observed seated in a highchair without straps and not strapped in. Two other high chairs did not have straps.”
July 17, 2023
June 28, 2023Medium High746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
State’s note: “In one classroom, a caregiver was observed talking on her cell phone.”
June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023Medium High746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State’s note: “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 inspecti…”
June 28, 2023
May 4, 2023Medium High746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
State’s note: “The diaper changing mat in one classroom was torn and had exposed foam. This was corrected at inspection as staff replaced the changing mat.”
At the inspection
May 3, 2023High746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
State’s note: “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.”
June 15, 2023
May 3, 2023Medium746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
State’s note: “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.”
June 15, 2023
August 29, 2022Medium High746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
State’s note: “The operation did not have a copy of the most recent fire inspection on file for review by Child Care Regulation.”
September 9, 2022
August 29, 2022Medium746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
State’s note: “A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked a health statement.”
September 29, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Little Texans Learning Center?

Texas HHSC's file lists 19 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on November 3, 2026. 8 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Little Texans Learning Center have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 24: 5 high-risk, 11 medium-high-risk, 8 medium-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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