Little Hawks Early Childhood Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Sour Lake / Hardin / 77659
Street address: 17694 Hwy 105
Phone: (409) 287-2005
Capacity: 122
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: January 17, 2013
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 3 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated September 8, 2026.

The same records list 15 cited deficiencies dated September 17, 2024 to September 8, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 1 Medium High, 10 Medium, 2 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 15 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 15 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 15 cited deficiencies for Little Hawks Early Childhood Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 1 Medium High, 10 Medium, 2 Medium Low).

Records list 3 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-09-08.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	1
Medium	10
Medium Low	2
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-09-08 · 746.3701 · Medium High

Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

The wooden boarder on the outdoor play area was raised presenting a possible tripping hazard.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-22

2026-09-08 · 746.901(2) · Medium

Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements

Five out of ten staff files were missing documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-22

2026-09-08 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium

Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity

The parent handbook did not include information about the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity including the benefits of physical activity and outdoor play, the type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in, each setting in…

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-22

Full citation history from HHSC (19)

2026-09-08 · 746.501(a)(16) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-22. Correction verified: 2026-09-15.
Information regarding field trip procedures were not included in the parent handbook.
2026-09-08 · 746.901(5) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-22. Correction verified: 2026-09-18.
Six out of ten staff files were missing a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912).
2026-09-08 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-22. Correction verified: 2026-09-18.
Parent rights were not observed in the parent handbook.
2026-09-08 · 746.501(a)(14) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Transportation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-22. Correction verified: 2026-09-18.
Information regarding transportation procedures was not observed to be in the parent handbook.
2026-09-08 · 746.1311(e) · Medium
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-22. Correction verified: 2026-09-18.
The director was missing training for emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administrering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
2026-09-08 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-22. Correction verified: 2026-09-21.
One out of nine staff were missing training for emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administrering medication. Thw out of nine staff were missing training for preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
2026-09-08 · 746.901(9) · Medium
Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-22. Correction verified: 2026-09-18.
Three out of ten staff files were missing a copy of a photo identification.
2026-09-08 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-22. Correction verified: 2026-09-18.
Four out of ten staff members were missing a notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985).
2026-09-08 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-22. Correction verified: 2026-09-15.
The parent handbook did not include information about the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity including the benefits of physical activity and outdoor play, the type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in, each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play, and A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
2026-09-08 · 746.901(2) · Medium
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-22. Correction verified: 2026-09-18.
Five out of ten staff files were missing documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications.
2026-09-08 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-22. Correction verified: 2026-09-18.
The wooden boarder on the outdoor play area was raised presenting a possible tripping hazard.
2025-09-10 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-15. Correction verified: 2025-09-18.
The fire extinguishers in the operation's vehicles were not mounted.
2025-09-10 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-19. Correction verified: 2025-09-11.
Five children's admission files were lacking current immunization records.
2025-09-10 · 746.5617(a)(1) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-11. Correction verified: 2025-09-11.
The operation uses two vehicles for transportation. One vehicle had all the required information for both vehicles. Each vehicle should have information for the children that they are transporting.
2024-09-17 · 746.501(a)(30) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-23. Correction verified: 2024-09-19.
The operational policies were lacking information related to the support of inclusive services.
2023-09-26 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-04. Correction verified: 2023-09-28.
Two children's enrollment information was lacking current immunization records.
2022-10-05 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-10. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
One infant feeding schedule has not been updated within the past 30 days.
2022-10-05 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-10. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.
The operational policies were lacking information related to the promotion of physical activities.
2021-10-12 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-19. Correction verified: 2021-10-14.
One child's record was lacking a preschool health statement signed by a health professional.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1102891

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.