Big Dreams &Lil Wonders Academy-Walters Road

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to determine deficiencies related to this investigation regarding prohibited punishment. A caregiver was observed to be grabbing and pulling a child's ear.

Corrected Sep 17, 2026, verified by the state Oct 7, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: The large playground area has loose wooden board with exposed nails along the fence. The toddler playground equipment had 3 spider webs in the holes and gaps of the equipment where children can crawl.

Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified by the state Aug 27, 2026.

High risk Active-play equipment must have no pinch, crush or shear points.

State rule 746.4601(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points"

Inspector's note: The stationary bouncing play equipment has seats that are broken off and have shear and sharp points that can cut a child if used.

Corrected Oct 1, 2025, verified by the state Oct 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: The outside play area contained wooden pallets and broken concrete pieces and chunks that are sharp and potential tripping hazards when children are engaging in outside play.

Corrected Sep 26, 2025, verified by the state Sep 29, 2025.

Medium-high risk Active-play use zones must have loose-fill or unitary surfacing.

State rule 746.4901(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing"

Inspector's note: There is no loose-fill surfacing under the slides, climbing structure, and the stationary bouncing equipment.

Corrected Oct 8, 2025, verified by the state Sep 29, 2025.

High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: The operational policies lacked the following information: Benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; the criteria used to determine when weather will prevent children from going outside, procedures to discuss questions and concerns with the director, the requirement for staff to receive annual training hours in the recognition and prevention of child abuse and neglect; methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of issues regarding child abuse and neglect, including warning signs that a child may be a victim of abuse or neglect and factors indicating a child is at risk for abuse or neglect; methods for increasing employee and parent awareness of prevention techniques for child abuse and neglect; strategies for coordination between the center and appropriate community organizations; actions that the parent of a child who is a victim of abuse or neglect should take to obtain assistance and intervention, including procedures for reporting child abuse or neglect .

Corrected Aug 1, 2025, verified by the state Jul 28, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).