Licensed Center
View the official HHSC recordOfficial HHSC provider profile
Report an issue with this page · Corrections and removal process
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.
Texas HHSC records list 20 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.
The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 9, 2026.
The same records list 19 cited deficiencies dated December 1, 2023 to November 17, 2025 (HHSC risk levels: 9 High, 10 Medium High).
Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 19 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.
HHSC lists a verified correction date for 19 of these citations.
The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.
Generated from Texas HHSC state records. Counts and dates come directly from the published state data; no descriptions were written by a model.
View the official state record · Report an issue with this page
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 19 cited deficiencies for It's A Small World Nursery School in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (9 High, 10 Medium High).
Records list 20 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-09.
| Risk weight | Citations |
|---|---|
| High | 9 |
| Medium High | 10 |
| Medium | 0 |
| Medium Low | 0 |
| 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.
2025-11-17 · 746.1403(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Transportation training
Two out of four personnel files evaluated lacked current transportation training.
Correction date recorded: 2025-11-21
2025-11-17 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Two out of four personnel files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
Correction date recorded: 2025-11-21
2025-10-19 · 746.3001(1) · Medium High
Field Trips - Signed Permission
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, the operation did not obtain signed parent permission for a walking field trip to the park.
Correction date recorded: 2025-12-01
2025-11-17 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-21. Correction verified: 2025-11-20.
Two out of four personnel files evaluated lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
2025-11-17 · 746.1403(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training requirements for substitutes, volunteers, and contractors-Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-21. Correction verified: 2025-11-20.
Two out of four personnel files evaluated lacked current transportation training.
2025-10-19 · 746.1801(a) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio for Field Trips - Areas Open to General Public
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-01. Correction verified: 2025-12-08.
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, the staff were over child/caregiver ratio by twenty-five children. The youngest child on the field trip to the public park was 19 months old, therefore the child/caregiver ratio is one child to one caregiver. There were three caregivers with 28 children.
2025-10-19 · 746.3001(1) · Medium High
Field Trips - Signed Permission
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-12-01. Correction verified: 2025-12-08.
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, the operation did not obtain signed parent permission for a walking field trip to the park.
2025-09-24 · 746.1609 · Medium High
Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-09-24. Correction verified: 2025-10-02.
During naptime their were 34 children present in one group and their ages were 18 months-5 years old. The specified age of the group was 3 years old. There were two caregivers present. The group was out of ratio by 4 children. Standards state that the maximum group size for the specified age of 3 is 30 children.
2025-09-23 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-11-06. Correction verified: 2025-11-17.
Based on information gathered during a DFPS investigation, a caregiver forcefully grabbed a child by the arm.
2025-01-16 · 746.201(1) · High
Policies Comply with Rules
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-01-23. Correction verified: 2025-01-23.
The operational policies were not complete.
2024-09-09 · 746.1003(1) · High
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-23. Correction verified: 2024-09-23.
The Director failed to utilize tools provided by Child Care Regulation for observing staff monthly, resulting in non-compliance at the time of review.
2024-05-14 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-05-21. Correction verified: 2024-05-21.
Three caregivers lacked current SIDS/Shaken Baby Training.
2024-02-02 · 746.2805(3) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-18. Correction verified: 2024-03-26.
A caregiver has pulled children by their hair, ear, and grabbed them by their cheeks and arm.
2024-02-02 · 746.2805(1) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-18. Correction verified: 2024-03-26.
Based on information gathered, a caregiver has spanked several children while in care.
2024-02-02 · 746.2805(2) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-18. Correction verified: 2024-03-26.
Based on information provided, a caregiver has placed children in time out for having potty accidents.
2024-02-02 · 746.1201(1) · High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-18. Correction verified: 2024-03-26.
A caregiver has hit school age children on the head or in the face with a folder.
2024-02-02 · 746.2805(8) · High
Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-03-18. Correction verified: 2024-03-26.
A caregiver has used an adult size apron to restrict children to chairs by wrapping the apron around the child and around the chair and tying it.
2023-12-04 · 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: 2023-12-04. Correction verified: 2023-12-18.
A child was left alone in the gym unsupervised.
2023-12-04 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-04. Correction verified: 2023-12-18.
One caregiver was left alone with 21 children outside and the specified age was 4 years old. This put the caregiver out of ratio by 3 children.
2023-12-01 · 746.301(5) · Medium High
Notification of Change in Age Range of Children In Care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-15. Correction verified: 2023-12-18.
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a 16-month-old child was enrolled at the operation and the operation did not notify Childcare Regulation.
2023-12-01 · 746.4203 · Medium High
Space Requirements - Under 18 Months of Age Separate from Older Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-15. Correction verified: 2023-12-18.
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a 16-month-old child was in a space with older children.
2023-12-01 · 746.1605(1) · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-12-15. Correction verified: 2023-12-18.
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a 16-month-old child was with a group of children that were 18 months older.
2023-09-14 · 746.1301(a)(6)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-20. Correction verified: 2023-10-13.
The director lacked twenty hours of annual training for the period evaluated.
2023-09-14 · 746.501(a)(1) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Operating Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-02. Correction verified: 2023-10-02.
The operational policies were not available for review during the inspection.
2022-12-14 · 746.3301(i) · Medium High
Nutrition and Food Service - Must not serve identified foods to allergic child
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-01-20. Correction verified: 2023-02-02.
Based on information gathered, a child was served a food containing peanuts, which the child was allergic to.
2022-12-01 · 746.801(6) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-02. Correction verified: 2022-12-02.
RECITE: The operation lacked documentation of liability insurance in the portal.
2022-11-16 · 746.801(6) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-30. Correction verified: 2022-12-01.
RECITE: The operation lacked documentation of liability insurance in the portal.
2022-11-16 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-30. Correction verified: 2022-12-01.
RECITE: There was no loose fill observed under the swings.
2022-10-25 · 746.4751(b) · Medium
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-28. Correction verified: 2022-11-16.
The building and grounds checklist was last updated August 2022.
2022-10-25 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-08. Correction verified: 2022-11-16.
There was no loose fill observed under the swings.
2022-10-25 · 746.1301(2)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-01. Correction verified: 2022-11-16.
One out of five caregivers' records reviewed did not have the required 24 training hours for the last full year of employment, the caregiver lacked five hours.
2022-10-25 · 746.801(6) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-28. Correction verified: 2022-11-16.
The operation lacked documentation of liability insurance in the portal.
2022-10-25 · 746.2207(c)(4) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-10-26. Correction verified: 2022-11-16.
The children aged two years old to five years old were observed watching hocus pocus during naptime.
2021-11-16 · 746.3701 · Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-17. Correction verified: 2021-11-19.
I observed 2 electrical cords (lamp and fan) not being affixed to the wall, posing a safety hazard to the children. I also observed a piece of inside play equipment to have a large crack, which could pose a risk to the children.
2021-11-16 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-12-06. Correction verified: 2021-12-01.
Caregiver is lacking 8 hours of annual training.
2021-11-16 · 746.4601(6) · High
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Anchoring devices Below Level of Playing Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-17. Correction verified: 2021-11-19.
I observed 2 pieces of playground equipment not anchored to the ground, exposing the metal rail base.
2021-11-16 · 746.4901(a) · Medium High
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-23. Correction verified: 2021-12-01.
Swing area was observed to not have sufficient loose-fill.
Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=971548
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.