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State records list 22 cited deficiencies dated October 19, 2023 to August 13, 2026 (1 High, 13 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Low risk). Correction status: 7 corrected at inspection, 15 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 22 cited deficiencies for The Little Engine Learning Center in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (1 High, 13 Medium High, 7 Medium, 1 Low).
Records list 16 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-08-13.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 1 |
| Medium High | 13 |
| Medium | 7 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| Low | 1 |
| 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.
2026-08-13 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
The toilet in the school-age restroom was backed up due to another child clogging it with toilet paper. There was also feces in the toilet that emitted a smell of feces.
Correction date recorded: 2026-08-26
2026-08-13 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
The director last completed transportation training on 7/4/2025. She completed the transportation training today on 8/13/2026.
Corrected at inspection
2026-08-13 · 746.3417(4) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Children were observed coming from the playground outside and not washing their hands.
Corrected at inspection
2026-08-13 · 746.3417(4) · Medium High
Children Handwashing After Outdoor Activities
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-08-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Children were observed coming from the playground outside and not washing their hands.
2026-08-13 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-08-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The director last completed transportation training on 7/4/2025. She completed the transportation training today on 8/13/2026.
2026-08-13 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-08-26. Correction verified: 2026-08-18.
The toilet in the school-age restroom was backed up due to another child clogging it with toilet paper. There was also feces in the toilet that emitted a smell of feces.
2026-02-12 · 746.611(a)(1) · Low
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-04. Correction verified: 2026-02-20.
Two out of eight children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
2026-02-12 · 746.1301(a)(4)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-19. Correction verified: 2026-02-18.
One out of seven staff files reviewed had a CPR certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
2026-02-12 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-02-19. Correction verified: 2026-02-18.
One out of seven staff files reviewed had a First Aid certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.
2025-09-05 · 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: 2025-09-05. Correction verified: 2025-09-25.
The depth of the loose fill under the swings at the big playground was less than an inch. The depth of the loose fill at the merry-go-round in the toddler playgound was one inch.
2025-03-21 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-04-04. Correction verified: 2025-04-07.
Three of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files.
2024-12-16 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-12-16. Correction verified: 2024-12-30.
The infant classroom was over ratio by one infant. The specified age group was 8 months and 5 infants were being supervised by one caregiver. Note: This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to another classroom.
2024-10-29 · 746.603(a)(3) · Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-11-04. Correction verified: 2024-11-08.
Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.
2024-09-17 · 746.1205(a)(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-17. Correction verified: 2024-09-25.
The caregivers in the infant classroom gave incorrect number of children in the classroom. Caregivers stated there were six infants when there were seven infants. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver confirmed an additional child had been dropped off.
2024-03-26 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was no documentation that monthly maintenance checklists were completed. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the Director conducted an inspection of the active play areas.
2024-03-26 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-26. Correction verified: 2024-04-24.
Six cribs had loose sheets covering the crib mattresses. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers replaced sheets.
2024-03-26 · 746.3701(3) · Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-27. Correction verified: 2024-04-24.
Three classrooms had a fan on top of children's cubbies unsecured.
2024-03-26 · 746.4751(c) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-05. Correction verified: 2024-04-24.
The afterschool outdoor play area had a rusted play tub with rusted bolts, a leaning fun hoop funnel and gap in the fence.
2023-11-08 · HRC 42.04271 · Medium
Parent's Rights
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-08. Correction verified: 2023-12-01.
During the inspection the director stated that the Provider's Guide to Parent's Rights had not been passed out to parents.
2023-10-19 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-26. Correction verified: 2023-10-24.
Two children in the infant room, who are not yet on table food, did not have current feeding instructions.
2023-10-19 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation has not certified that they have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the center. This was corrected at inspection when the second director filled out the Children's Products Certification form and signed it.
2023-10-19 · 746.5307(a) · Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Fire extinguishers are not current on their checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted a fire extinguisher check.
2023-10-19 · 746.4135(c) · Medium
Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The operation does not have the Children's Products Certification form posted. This was corrected at inspection when the second director posted the form.
2023-10-19 · 746.3809 · Medium
Medication No Longer Used
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-10-19. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The medication drawer had a prescription that was two years old. This was corrected at inspection with the director disposed of the medication.
2023-10-19 · 746.5401 · Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-11-02. Correction verified: 2023-10-27.
The gas inspection was due 9/30/2023.
2023-07-27 · 746.5007(b) · High
Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-07. Correction verified: 2023-08-02.
Recite- Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
2023-07-24 · 746.3317 · Medium High
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Safe and Sanitary
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-21. Correction verified: 2023-09-22.
Based on the evidence and interviews conducted it was determined that the operation served a meal that was unsafe and unsanitary to consume.
2023-07-12 · 746.4601(7) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-17. Correction verified: 2023-07-27.
Three push toys were found worn off and broken in the toddler playground. Broken toys that were going to be discarded were found accessible to children.
2023-07-12 · 746.3701(3) · Medium High
Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-19. Correction verified: 2023-07-27.
Wood fence used as a barrier for the outdoor air conditioner was found broken and unanchored in the playground.
2023-07-12 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-12. Correction verified: 2023-07-27.
A staff member's purse in the infant classroom was sitting on a filing cabinet in reach of children. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.
2023-07-12 · 746.5625(c) · High
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-17. Correction verified: 2023-07-27.
The vehicle used to transport children did not have working Child Safety Alarm.
2023-07-12 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-19. Correction verified: 2023-07-27.
Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.
2023-07-12 · 746.5007(b) · High
Fencing Around Swimming Pool -Gates Self-closing/ Self-latching/Locked
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-21. Correction verified: 2023-07-27.
Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.
2023-07-12 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-19. Correction verified: 2023-07-27.
Two classroom are currently being used for storage and not maintained as licensed space.
2023-01-13 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-10. Correction verified: 2023-02-07.
There wasn't a copy of the most recent fire inspection report on file or posted at the operation.
2023-01-13 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-02-03. Correction verified: 2023-01-23.
A sanitiation inspection was not conducted for the previous year. The last inspection conducted was 11/19/2021
2022-10-26 · 746.2431 · Medium High
Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-15. Correction verified: 2022-12-23.
The operation did not share infant daily reports with the parents.
2022-07-26 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-05. Correction verified: 2022-08-01.
There have been no monthly building and grounds checks conducted for the current calender year.
2022-07-26 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-05. Correction verified: 2022-08-01.
2 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing training on the topic of administering medication
2022-07-26 · 746.613(b) · Medium High
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-05. Correction verified: 2022-08-01.
2 out of the 10 children's files reviewed were missing current immunization records.
2022-07-26 · 746.5207(b) · Medium High
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-07-26. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the school age room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director printed and posted one in the classroom.
2021-12-15 · 746.2401(6) · High
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-12-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was a single staple found on the bounce and play tray area in the infant classroom.
2021-12-15 · 746.2421(a) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-17. Correction verified: 2021-12-17.
Three infant feeding logs were not current for the month of December.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1186978
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.