Small World of Learning

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Texas Health and Human Services records list 21 cited deficiencies for Small World of Learning in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (8 High, 11 Medium High, 1 Medium, 1 Low).

Records list 21 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-10-08.

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

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Full citation history from HHSC (33)

• 2026-05-13 · 746.3415(4) · Medium High

  Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-13. Correction verified: 2026-05-20.

  A caregiver was observed not washing hands after diaper changes.

• 2026-05-13 · 746.2419(1) · Medium High

  Requirements for Feeding Infants-Hold through 6-months

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-13. Correction verified: 2026-05-20.

  A 5 month old child was placed in the bouncer and given a bottle instead of holding the infant for feeding.

• 2026-05-04 · 746.2417(2)(A) · Medium High

  Activities for Infants - Multiple Opportunities to Explore Outside Crib

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-02. Correction verified: 2026-07-08.

  It was determined an infant child was confined in a crib awake for an extended period of time.

• 2026-05-04 · 746.2417(2)(B) · High

  Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-02. Correction verified: 2026-07-08.

  It was determined 2 infant children were left in a restrictive device such as bouncers and jumpers for longer than 15 minutes.

• 2025-12-11 · 746.3417(3) · Medium High

  Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-11. Correction verified: 2026-01-07.

  A caregiver was observed doing a diaper change but failed to wash the child's hands afterwards. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver washed the child's hands.

• 2025-12-11 · 746.3407 · Medium High

  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-11. Correction verified: 2026-01-07.

  In the 3 year old classroom, urine was observed on the floor in the restroom. Furthermore in the 2 year old classroom a trash can with diapers was observed without a lid, making dirty diapers accessible to children. This was corrected at inspection when the urine was cleaned off the floor and the floor was sanitized as well as replacing the uncovered trash can with a trash can that has a lid.

• 2025-12-11 · 746.3407(5) · Medium High

  Sanitize Potty-Chairs

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-11. Correction verified: 2026-01-07.

  Two training potty chairs in the 2 year old classroom had standing urine in them. The children were observed using the potty chairs without the potty chairs being sanitized between each use. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver emptied and sanitized the potty chairs.

• 2025-08-05 · 746.801(3) · Medium

  Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-19. Correction verified: 2025-08-18.

  2 personnel files out of 12 could not be located.

• 2025-08-05 · 746.1301(a)(2)(A) · Medium High

  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-19. Correction verified: 2025-08-19.

  Multiple personnel files were missing an acknowledgment of experience or the pre-service training certificate.

• 2025-08-05 · 746.1301(a)(1)(A) · Medium High

  Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Orientation

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-08. Correction verified: 2025-08-05.

  Multiple personnel files were missing various items inclusive of proof of orientation.

• 2025-08-05 · 746.613(b) · Medium High

  Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-19. Correction verified: 2025-08-18.

  3 children files out of 10 were missing current immunization records.

• 2025-08-05 · 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: 2025-08-19. Correction verified: 2025-08-19.

  1 children's file out of 10 was missing a health statement.

• 2025-07-09 · 746.2805(5) · High

  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-09. Correction verified: 2025-07-21.

  A caregiver was observed yelling at a child in care saying "No, no, go lay down" during nap time.

• 2025-06-25 · 746.3407 · Medium High

  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-23. Correction verified: 2025-07-21.

  During the inspection numerous health hazards were observed. The ceiling tiles were not intact and dropping. The floors were missing tiles presenting a tripping hazard. The wall was not intact with pieces protruding outwards presenting a tripping hazard. A black substance was also observed on the non-intact wall. The air conditioner was not functioning in a portion of the building. A light in the bathroom utilized by children in care was not functioning.

• 2025-06-25 · 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: 2025-06-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  During the inspection an infant was observed sleeping in the playyard with a bib secured to their neck. This was immediately corrected during the inspection by removing the bib.

• 2025-06-25 · 746.2411(2)(B) · Medium High

  Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting Sheets

  Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-06-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.

  During the inspection two playyards were observed with loose fitting sheets while the infants were sleeping. This was corrected during the inspection by placing tight fitted sheets on the base of the playyard.

• 2025-06-23 · 746.1003(1) · High

  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-07. Correction verified: 2025-07-09.

  It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation both directors failed to ensure compliance with Minimum Standards as evidenced by numerous hazards observed throughout the building that were not addressed. Also, one director lacked knowledge of where to locate documents requested by CCR during the inspection.

• 2024-04-10 · 746.2805(5) · High

  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-24. Correction verified: 2024-04-30.

  It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver yelled at children in care on more than one occasion. The caregiver yelled when the children in care were not quiet, didn't listen, or when the caregiver was frustrated.

• 2024-04-10 · 746.305(a)(6) · High

  Report Situation Placing Children at Risk

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-24. Correction verified: 2024-04-30.

  It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that caregivers were aware of a caregiver violating minimum standards on multiple occasions but failed to report this to Child Care Regulation.

• 2024-04-10 · 746.2805(3) · High

  Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-24. Correction verified: 2024-04-30.

  It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver forcefully grabbed a child's chin with both hands in an effort to get the child to listen. This occurred on multiple occasions. Surveillance footage also revealed the same caregiver forcefully grabbed a child in care by the arm and "flung" the child towards a wall when the caregiver was frustrated. Furthermore, the same caregiver grabbed and pulled other children in care when frustrated, when children wouldn't be quiet, when children wouldn't listen, and during naptime.

• 2024-04-10 · 746.1205(a)(4) · High

  Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-04-24. Correction verified: 2024-04-30.

  It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver had her back to young children in care during a transitory period towards the bathroom. Surveillance footage also showed 3 children in care in the hallway by themselves unsupervised by the caregiver in charge as she was around the corner and in the bathroom.

• 2023-06-16 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High

  Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-16. Correction verified: 2023-07-21.

  During the inspection multiple ceiling tiles had water damage. Two fence posts were broken on the playground.

• 2022-10-06 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium

  Children's Records - Immunizations

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-20. Correction verified: 2022-10-19.

  A survey of 10 children records were reviewed. One child in care out of 10 was missing their immunization record. One child in care out of 10 was missing their health statement.

• 2022-08-26 · 746.2429 · High

  Covering Infant's Head or Crib

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-22. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.

  During the HHS investigation it was determined that an infant's head was covered during naptime for 1 hour and 53 minutes.

• 2022-08-26 · 746.2431 · Medium High

  Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-22. Correction verified: 2022-10-06.

  It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the infant sheets for a child in care were incomplete on 8/22/22, 8/24/22, and 8/25/22.

• 2022-03-17 · 746.2805(6) · High

  Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-14. Correction verified: 2022-04-22.

  It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that a caregiver has been observed yelling at the children in care.

• 2022-03-17 · 746.1003(1) · High

  Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-14. Correction verified: 2022-04-22.

  It was determined throughout the course of the HHS investigation that the director has failed to be present enough to ensure compliance with applicable statutes.

• 2022-03-17 · 746.1201(1) · High

  Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-14. Correction verified: 2022-04-22.

  Throughout the course of the HHS investigation, it was determined that altercations have occurred between operational staff and the director where yelling and profanity were used while children in care were present. It was also determined during an altercation that the director grabbed the caregivers clothing during a verbal altercation while children in care were present.

• 2022-03-17 · 746.3703(d) · High

  No Smoking or Use of Tobacco Including E-Cigarettes or Vaporizers

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-04-14. Correction verified: 2022-04-22.

  It was determined throughout the course of the HHS Investigation that a caregiver was observed by a child in care smoking on the premises in the parking lot.

• 2022-03-14 · 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: 2022-03-14. Correction verified: 2022-03-14.

  During the unannounced inspection it was determined that two individuals who periodically drive the transportation bus and have supervised direct care with children do not have background checks.

• 2022-03-14 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High

  Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-21. Correction verified: 2022-03-23.

  During the inspection records pertaining to transportation training could not be located for two individuals operating and driving the transportation bus.

• 2022-03-14 · 746.3407 · Medium High

  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-14. Correction verified: 2022-03-21.

  During the unannounced inspection the infant sheets were dirty with drool stains and hair. The 2 year old classroom potty chairs also had urine in them. The playground had one tripping hazard observed where the children in care play. The sheets were changed and the urine in the potty chairs was emptied and the potty chair was sanitized, placing the operation back into compliance.

• 2022-03-14 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High

  Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

  Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-14. Correction verified: 2022-03-25.

  During the inspection the length of the fire drill wasn't documented. The required monthly documentation checks for the carbon monoxide detector, smoke detectors, and fire extinguishers were also not documented.