Little Blessings Childcare and Preschool of West Plano

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not demonstrate good judgement when transferring an infant in a bouncer on their hip when the bouncer tilted and the infant fell out.

Corrected Jul 15, 2026, verified by the state Jul 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Active-play equipment must be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.

State rule 746.4601(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions"

Inspector's note: A caregiver used a stationary bouncer to transport an infant to another class.

Corrected Jul 15, 2026, verified by the state Jul 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for injuries requiring medical treatment or hospitalization.

State rule 746.701(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization"

Corrected Jul 21, 2026, verified by the state Jul 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk If a person's background check came back with conditions, their duties must be restricted as the conditions say.

State rule 745.635(3) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions"

Inspector's note: DFPS interviews determined that a caregiver was supervising children alone, which violates the conditions of the provisional background check.

Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A child was unattended on the outdoor playground for approximately 30-45 minutes.

Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers may not use personal phones or other electronic devices in ways that take their attention from the children.

State rule 746.1203(3)(D) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games"

Inspector's note: Parents observed a caregiver on a personal phone device while supervising children. The caregiver was written up and terminated for phone use.

Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A sign-in and sign-out record must be kept for every child, as the state requires.

State rule 746.631(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System"

Inspector's note: The child who was found on the playground unattended was not signed in or out of care for the day of the incident.

Corrected Jun 30, 2026, verified by the state Jul 15, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants may not sleep in car seats, swings or other restrictive devices.

State rule 746.2426(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: An infant was observed sleeping in a carseat.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.

State rule 746.5205(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"

Inspector's note: The operation had not conducted a fire drill since January 9th, 2026 and did not have any documentation of fire drills.

Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified by the state Mar 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing

State rule 746.1615 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening/Closing"

Inspector's note: Four infants younger than 18 months were combined with children 18 months and older for over 45 minutes with one caregiver.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must post the link to the CPSC (product safety) website.

State rule 746.4135(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products-Posting of CPSC website"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a CPSC form for review.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have any documentation of severe weather, lock down or fire drills.

Corrected Mar 13, 2026, verified by the state Mar 12, 2026.

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: The infant classroom was out of ratio. There were 5 infants ages 2 months to 15 months and a specified age group of 0-11 months. The appropriate ratio for this specified age group is 1 caregiver for 4 children. This was corrected at inspection when an additional caregiver was placed in the room.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk When the director is away, a qualified caregiver must be in charge.

State rule 746.1013(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge"

Inspector's note: During an inspection on 12/11/25, the director was not present. A caregiver was asked if there was anyone in charge and there was not.

Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified by the state Dec 22, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: 6 Caregivers did not have a signed Affidavit form 2985 in their file.

Corrected May 23, 2025, verified by the state Jun 9, 2025.

Medium risk Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement

State rule 746.505(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Notify Parents of Change in Operational Policy or Enrollment Agreement"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a signed statement from parents regarding the change of operational policies.

Corrected Jun 6, 2025, verified by the state Jun 9, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a new Fire inspection conducted for the new entity.

Corrected Mar 31, 2025, verified by the state Mar 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The sanitation inspection report must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(12) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Sanitation Inspection Report"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a sanitation inspection under the new entity.

Corrected Mar 31, 2025, verified by the state Mar 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).