Little Dreamer's Daycare Center

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Athens / Henderson / 75751
Street address: 1008 Mill Run Rd
Phone: (903) 368-5368
Capacity: 136
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: March 20, 2015
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 7 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated October 6, 2026.

The same records list 10 cited deficiencies dated November 29, 2023 to August 24, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 1 High, 5 Medium High, 3 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 9 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 8 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 10 cited deficiencies for Little Dreamer's Daycare Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 5 Medium High, 3 Medium, 1 Medium Low).

Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-06.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	1
Medium High	5
Medium	3
Medium Low	1
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

2026-08-24 · 746.605(6) · Medium High

Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact

While reviewing children's files, 4 children did not have an address or phone number for an emergency contact.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-04

2026-08-24 · 746.5401 · Medium High

Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection

The last gas leak test was conducted 8/20/2024.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-18

2026-08-24 · 746.605(10) · Medium

Required Admission Information - Physician Information

While reviewing children's files, 4 children did not have information for authorization for medical treatment.

Correction date recorded: 2026-09-04

Full citation history from HHSC (37)

2026-08-24 · 746.605(10) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-04. Correction verified: 2026-09-30.
While reviewing children's files, 4 children did not have information for authorization for medical treatment.
2026-08-24 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The last gas leak test was conducted 8/20/2024.
2026-08-24 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-09-04. Correction verified: 2026-09-30.
While reviewing children's files, 4 children did not have an address or phone number for an emergency contact.
2025-09-18 · 746.2415(b) · High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-09-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
While doing a walk through of the infant room, 1 child was in a restrictive device inside a crib and 2 infants under 12 months had blankets on them. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the restrictive device and the blankets from the crib while I was present.
2025-09-18 · 746.1329(a) · Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-10-17. Correction verified: 2025-11-04.
The operation did not provide training hours to review.
2024-11-04 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-18. Correction verified: 2025-01-06.
The caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training completed within the last 12 months.
2024-11-04 · 746.4907(a)(2) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-18. Correction verified: 2025-01-06.
The loose fill under the swing is not maintained to 9 inches.
2024-11-04 · 746.501(a)(20) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-18. Correction verified: 2025-01-06.
The operation did not have the parent's rights information in the operational policy or an acknowledgment that the parents were given the information.
2023-11-29 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-06. Correction verified: 2023-12-11.
Two diaper changing pads were observed to have tears and could no longer be sanitized properly.
2023-11-29 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-27. Correction verified: 2023-12-11.
The HASA was completed and the caregivers did not have the 6 required topics for training.
2022-11-30 · 746.1107(2) · Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-30. Correction verified: 2022-12-06.
During inspection, one caregiver was observed not having the necessary educational requirements.
2022-10-12 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-26. Correction verified: 2022-10-27.
During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed. 4 records were not maintained.
2022-10-12 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-26. Correction verified: 2022-10-27.
During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed and not maintained.
2022-04-14 · 746.2207(c)(1) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-14. Correction verified: 2022-04-28.
During the inspection, a classroom was observed with a child's television program on that was not related to the daily activity. The caregiver stated she turns it on in the morning to start the day and wait for devotion time.
2022-04-14 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-21. Correction verified: 2022-04-28.
During inspection, two infant rooms were observed to have infant feeding sheets that had not been updated. This was discussed with the caregivers and the person in charge.
2022-04-14 · 746.401(11) · Medium
Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-21. Correction verified: 2022-04-28.
During inspection it was observed the operation did not have a staff list or licensing inspection posted.
2022-04-14 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-04-14. Correction verified: Not recorded.
During inspection, 2 infant classrooms were observed to have infants in restrictive devices. A second walk through was conducted 30 minutes later and one class had the same 2 infants in the restrictive devices and the second class had the the same children in restrictive devices and one asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the infants from the devices.
2022-04-14 · 745.635(3) · High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-14. Correction verified: 2022-04-28.
Tiesha Carter is a designated perpetrator of neglectful supervision, case #48871715, date 12/4/21, with conditions. One condition is that Tiesha is unable to supervise children alone. On 4/14/22, Tiesha Carter was observed supervising two children alone during transition to a classroom.
2022-01-21 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-02-04. Correction verified: 2022-02-08.
Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing 1,5,6. The operation does not administer medication so #3 is not required.
2022-01-21 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-26. Correction verified: 2022-02-08.
A caregiver had access to children before a background check was conducted.
2022-01-21 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-21. Correction verified: 2022-02-08.
One infant was not strapped in in a high chair table.
2021-12-15 · 746.605(11) · Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-21.
Four records were reviewed. Child # 2 and #3 need addresses for their healthcare provider.
2021-12-15 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2021-12-16.
A current gas leak inspection is not available.
2021-12-15 · 746.503 · Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-21.
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and Child #4 do not show the parents received the parent handbook (operational Policies).
2021-12-15 · 746.1309(c) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-21.
Of 5 records reviewed Staff #1, #2, and #3 are missing this training.
2021-12-15 · 746.605(6) · Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-21.
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have full info for emergency contact.
2021-12-15 · 746.1309(b) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-21.
Five records were reviewed. Staff #1 needs one more hour in one of the required topic areas. Staff #3 needs two hours.
2021-12-15 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-21.
Of 5 records reviewed, staff #1, #2, and #3 do not have this training available.
2021-12-15 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-21.
Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing these required trainings.
2021-12-15 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-21.
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have a health statement or parent health statement on file.
2021-12-15 · 746.4907(a)(1) · Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-12. Correction verified: 2022-01-21.
A swing set is on the playground and required 6 inches of loose fill material is not installed.
2021-10-21 · 746.5605(3) · High
Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-13. Correction verified: 2021-12-15.
An employee parked and the left the daycare vehicle, without ensuring that each child was accounted for.
2021-10-21 · 746.5625(c) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-13. Correction verified: 2021-12-15.
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was founded that an employee did not properly utilize the installed electronic child safety alarm. The employee exited the vehicle to turn the alarm off, instead of walking through the vehicle to turn the alarm off.
2021-10-21 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-13. Correction verified: 2021-12-15.
Based on a DFPS investigation, an operation employee did not use good judgment when they exited the vehicle without following transportation protocol. As a result, a child was left unattended on the vehicle for over 20 minutes.
2021-10-21 · 746.701(5) · Medium
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-15. Correction verified: 2021-12-15.
An incident report was not completed for a situation that placed a child at risk.
2021-10-21 · 746.305(a)(6) · High
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-13. Correction verified: 2021-12-15.
Based on a DFPS investigation, an incident that put a child at risk occurred on 10/20/21 and the operation did not notify licensing per minimum standards.
2021-10-21 · 746.1201(4) · High
AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-13. Correction verified: 2021-12-15.
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1156713

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.