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State records list 23 cited deficiencies dated March 18, 2024 to July 13, 2026 (12 Medium High, 10 Medium, 1 Medium Low risk). Correction status: 2 corrected at inspection, 21 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
Counts, dates, risk levels and correction status come directly from the state data. The plain-English descriptions were written automatically from the inspectors' narratives and checked against them by a second automated reviewer; they cover citations dated October 11, 2023 to October 11, 2026. They may contain errors; the official record is authoritative.
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Texas Health and Human Services records list 23 cited deficiencies for Little Sprouts in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (12 Medium High, 10 Medium, 1 Medium Low).
Records list 7 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-13.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 0 |
| Medium High | 12 |
| Medium | 10 |
| 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.
2026-07-13 · 746.4751(a) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
A slide with broken steps was observed in the playground while children were outside in the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and caregiver removed it from the playground.
Corrected at inspection
2026-03-11 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not received a sanitation inspection within the last 12 months. The previous inspection conducted was on 2/25/2025 and the operation requested a new inspection on 3/5/2026.
Correction date recorded: 2026-03-27
2025-12-04 · 746.4201 · Medium High
Indoor Space Requirement
The operation had 18 children in a room with a capacity for 13 children.
Correction date recorded: 2025-12-04
2026-07-13 · 746.4751(a) · Medium High
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-07-13. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A slide with broken steps was observed in the playground while children were outside in the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and caregiver removed it from the playground.
2026-03-11 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-03-27. Correction verified: 2026-03-26.
The operation has not received a sanitation inspection within the last 12 months. The previous inspection conducted was on 2/25/2025 and the operation requested a new inspection on 3/5/2026.
2025-12-04 · 746.601(c) · Medium
Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-11. Correction verified: 2025-12-11.
Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.
2025-12-04 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-04. Correction verified: 2025-12-15.
The room children were napping did not have adequate lighting during naptime.
2025-12-04 · 746.4201 · Medium High
Indoor Space Requirement
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-04. Correction verified: 2025-12-17.
The operation had 18 children in a room with a capacity for 13 children.
2025-11-12 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-26. Correction verified: 2025-11-26.
A caregiver had an expired CPR and First Aid Certification and their new certification was not available at the time of the inspection.
2025-11-12 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-26. Correction verified: 2025-11-26.
The operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist filled out since August 11th, 2025.
2025-11-12 · 746.601(c) · Medium
Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-26. Correction verified: 2025-12-04.
Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.
2025-11-12 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-26. Correction verified: 2025-11-26.
1 of the caregivers hired after September 2023 was missing the pre-employment affidavit.
2025-11-12 · 746.1309(g) · Medium Low
Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-26. Correction verified: 2025-11-26.
2 caregivers did not have the required 5 hours of instructor led training and the director was missing 2 of the required 6 hours of instructor led training.
2025-11-12 · 746.5205(2) · Medium High
Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-26. Correction verified: 2025-11-26.
The operation has not conducted any severe weather drills or shelter in place drills in 2025 or in 2024.
2025-11-12 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-26. Correction verified: 2025-11-26.
A caregiver had no annual trainings and a second caregiver was missing 3 of the 24 hours of annual training.
2025-11-12 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-26. Correction verified: 2025-11-26.
2 caregivers were missing some or all of the required topic trainings. 1 caregiver was missing 3 topics and the other caregiver was missing all the topics.
2025-02-05 · 746.909 · Medium
Access to Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-14. Correction verified: 2025-02-14.
One staff personnel file was not available or accessible for review during the inspection.
2025-02-05 · 746.801(6) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-14. Correction verified: 2025-02-06.
The operation did not provide written notice to the parent of each child that they do not carry liability insurance.
2025-02-05 · 746.401(2) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-12. Correction verified: 2025-02-06.
The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted.
2025-02-05 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-28. Correction verified: 2025-02-26.
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.
2025-02-05 · 746.623(2)(D) · Medium
Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-28. Correction verified: 2025-02-14.
Four children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.
2025-02-05 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-28. Correction verified: 2025-02-14.
One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
2025-02-05 · 746.1315(b) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-02-28. Correction verified: 2025-02-14.
One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
2024-03-18 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-03-18. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A slide was observed with no loose-fill surfacing. This was corrected during the inspection when the slide was removed from the playground.
2024-03-18 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-28. Correction verified: 2024-04-04.
A caregiver did not have a personnel record or training hours available for review.
2024-03-18 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-28. Correction verified: 2024-04-04.
The director did not have current annual training.
2023-04-17 · 746.203(2) · Medium
Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-06-16. Correction verified: 2023-06-19.
The operation did not provide proof of coverage to Licensing by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.
2022-04-28 · 746.501(a)(11) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-13. Correction verified: 2022-05-12.
The operational policies needed updates statements for immunizations, employee immunizations. insect and sunscreen, gang free zone, and additions to the physical activity policy.
2022-04-28 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-05-13. Correction verified: 2022-05-20.
6 children's files were reviewed. One child needed an updated health statement and one child needed updated immunization records.
2021-12-30 · 746.1203(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-30. Correction verified: 2022-01-19.
One caregiver was unaware of the number of children in the classroom.
2021-12-30 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-31. Correction verified: 2022-01-19.
Two staff members need to complete training in food allergies. Two staff members need to complete training in buidling safety and hazardous materials. One staff member needs to complete emergency preparedness training.
2021-12-30 · 746.1311(a) · Medium
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-31. Correction verified: 2022-01-19.
The Director was missing proof of 23 hours of annual training, to include SIDS and Child Abuse.
2021-12-30 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-10. Correction verified: 2022-01-19.
Two children needed up to date immunizations. One child needed an emergency contact address. One child needed a completed emergency authorization.
2021-12-15 · 746.1203(2) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-15. Correction verified: 2021-12-30.
Two caregivers were unaware of how many children were in their care.
2021-12-15 · 746.401(6) · Medium
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-31. Correction verified: 2021-12-30.
The menu was not available for review during the inspection.
2021-12-15 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-15. Correction verified: 2022-01-27.
Outdoor equipment was noted as having chipped paint and rust areas showing, during the inspection.
2021-12-15 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-15. Correction verified: 2022-01-27.
The annual sanitiation inspection was not available during the inspection.
2021-12-15 · 746.5101(a) · High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-01-15. Correction verified: 2022-02-08.
The annual fire inspection was not available during the inspection.
2021-12-15 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-31. Correction verified: 2021-12-30.
Drill docmentation was not available during the inspection.
2021-12-15 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-31. Correction verified: 2022-01-19.
The playground checklist was not available during the inspection.
2021-12-15 · 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: 2021-12-15. Correction verified: 2021-12-21.
One caregiver was present without a completed backgrpound check notification. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
2021-12-15 · 746.801(1) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-31. Correction verified: 2021-12-30.
Children's records were not available during the inspection.
2021-12-15 · 746.901 · Medium
Required Personnel Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-31. Correction verified: 2021-12-30.
Staff files were not available during the inspection.
2021-12-15 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-31. Correction verified: 2021-12-30.
An emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during the inspection.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1211607
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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.