Little Companions Day Care

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: One teacher was observed taking care of seven children without a clear background check.

Corrected Jul 6, 2026, verified by the state Jul 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 for June 29 to July 2 by two children and again by three children on July 6. The specified age range was one teacher for four children.

Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The licensing incident/illness report form must be used for situations that place children at risk.

State rule 746.701(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: Three incident reports reviewed did not have the correct dates for when a child sustained an injury.

Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 17, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation was delinquent on its Texas franchise tax.

State rule 745.247 (licensing rules for every operation): "Franchise Tax Delinquent"

Inspector's note: The operation fell delinquent in meeting requirements for their franchise tax, which resulted in forfeiture of their right to transact business in Texas.

Corrected Mar 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 10, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.

State rule 746.4135(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"

Inspector's note: The operation has not complete their children product certification since 01/16/2025.

Corrected Apr 17, 2026, verified by the state Apr 10, 2026. 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 has not complete their annual fire inspection since 08/15/2024.

Corrected Oct 31, 2025, verified by the state Oct 30, 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 has not complete their annual fire inspection since 08/15/2024.

Corrected Oct 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A director must be formally designated.

State rule 746.201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Designating Director"

Inspector's note: The operation does not have a qualified director for the childcare center.

Corrected Oct 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The operation has not complete their annual sanitation inspection since 10/22/2024.

Corrected Oct 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 8, 2025. 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: A walkthrough was conduct inside and outside the operation. The playground had trash and other debris spread-out all playground surface.

Corrected Oct 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must maintain liability insurance.

State rule 746.201(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Liability Insurance Maintained"

Inspector's note: The operation has not updated their liability insurance since 08/08/2025.

Corrected Oct 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Outdoor play equipment must be checked with a monthly maintenance checklist.

State rule 746.4751(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist"

Inspector's note: The operation has not complete their monthly playground checklist for the month of September 2025.

Corrected Oct 22, 2025, verified by the state Oct 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: A total of one caregiver and seven children were inside the infant classroom. The specific age group for the classroom is twelve months to seventeen months old. The infant classroom is out of ratio by two children.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Sep 15, 2025. 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 operation did not complete the attendance sheet for each classroom marking the children attendance upon arrival and departure inside the childcare center.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Aug 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.

State rule 746.2207(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: A school age child was observed watching YouTube videos on his smart phone inside the school age classroom.

Corrected Aug 22, 2025, verified by the state Aug 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers must have a high-school diploma, equivalent, or certification of completion.

State rule 746.1107(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion"

Inspector's note: A total of three operational staff were review. Two of the three operaitonal staff did not have their high school diploma for licensing to review.

Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified by the state Jan 30, 2025. 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: A walkthrough was conduct inside and outside the operation. Rodent bait stations were observed outside the school age playground and it accessible to the children. Note: The rodent bait stations were removed from the playground and correct during the inspection.

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

Medium-high risk Slides six feet high or less must have the required use zone.

State rule 746.4805(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less"

Inspector's note: The playground slide was observed and did not meet the six feet use zone for children to exit successfully out the slide into the playground. Note: The standard was corrected during the inspection.

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

Medium risk The most recent licensing inspection report or letter must be posted.

State rule 746.401(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have the latest 2936 inspection form posted for licensing to review.

Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified by the state Jan 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Required notices and information must be posted where parents can see them.

State rule 746.401(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have posted the notice of keeping children safe inside the childcare center for licensing to review.

Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified by the state Jan 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk A daily menu, including snacks and meals, must be posted.

State rule 746.401(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have the daily menu for all meals and snack served inside the childcare center for licensing to review.

Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified by the state Jan 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.

State rule 746.4135(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"

Inspector's note: The operation has not complete their annual children product certification for the year of 2025.

Corrected Jan 17, 2025, verified by the state Jan 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

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

Inspector's note: A total of three operational staff were review. One of the three operational staff did not have their operational staff file complete for licensing to review.

Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified by the state Jan 30, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).