Little Genius Preschool

High risk Background checks must be submitted at the time someone is hired.

State rule 745.621(a)(2) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone"

Inspector's note: One caregiver did not have a background check submitted. This was corrected when the caregiver left the operation.

Corrected May 20, 2026, verified by the state Jun 3, 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 caregiver failed to supervise children when children ages 3 and 4 years old were left alone in the restroom and the classroom. The director failed to supervise a child when the child was left alone in the office.

Corrected May 20, 2026, verified by the state Jun 4, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: Three caregivers did not have current training in pediatric first aid.

Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified by the state Jun 4, 2026.

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: Three caregivers did not have current training in pediatric CPR.

Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified by the state Jun 4, 2026.

Medium risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

State rule 746.603(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records Maintained"

Inspector's note: One child was missing physician information. One child did not have an immunization record available for review. One child did not have a current immunization record. Two children were missing health statements. Three children were missing the emergency contact address. Two children were missing parent signatures on the child-care enrollment agreement.

Corrected Jun 16, 2026, verified by the state Jun 4, 2026.

Medium risk Personnel and training records must be kept and made available.

State rule 746.801(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records"

Inspector's note: Two staff did not have personnel files available for review. One staff was missing a pre-employment affidavit. Four staff were missing proof of orientation. Five staff were missing high school diplomas. One staff did not complete 24 hours of annual training in the past year.

Corrected Jun 3, 2026, verified by the state Jun 4, 2026.

High risk Background checks must be submitted at the time someone is hired.

State rule 745.621(a)(2) (licensing rules for every operation): "Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone"

Inspector's note: A volunteer was present and had access to children without the operation submitting a background check.

Corrected Feb 12, 2026, verified by the state Feb 27, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infant areas must be free of objects that could cause choking.

State rule 746.2401(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers"

Inspector's note: One infant was sleeping with a bib on and a pacifier clip attached to the bib. This was corrected when the bib and pacifier clip were removed.

Corrected Feb 2, 2026, verified by the state Feb 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants under 12 months may sleep with only a snug-fitting sheet and mattress cover in the crib.

State rule 746.2415(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age"

Inspector's note: One infant was sleeping in a crib with a blanket in the crib. This was corrected when the blanket was removed from the crib.

Corrected Feb 2, 2026, verified by the state Feb 12, 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: One infant was sleeping in a stroller. This was corrected when the infant was moved to a crib.

Corrected Feb 2, 2026, verified by the state Feb 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File

State rule 746.2428 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File"

Inspector's note: One infant was sleeping in a swaddle with their arms restricted. This was corrected when the swaddle was taken off the infant.

Corrected Feb 2, 2026, verified by the state Feb 12, 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 did not have a current fire inspection.

Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified by the state Feb 9, 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 had five infants with one caregiver. The specified age group of the classroom is 0-11 months old which requires a child/caregiver ratio of 1 caregiver to 4 infants. This was corrected when the director stayed in the classroom until another caregiver returned from their lunch break.

Corrected Feb 2, 2026, verified by the state Feb 12, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: One infant was in a stroller without the safety straps fastened. This was corrected when the infant was removed from the stroller.

Corrected Feb 2, 2026, verified by the state Feb 12, 2026. 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 did not have a current sanitation inspection.

Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified by the state Feb 25, 2026.

Medium risk Toddlers must never be allowed to sleep or walk with a bottle or cup.

State rule 746.2505(4)(C) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups"

Inspector's note: A toddler was observed sleeping with a bottle. This was corrected when the bottle was removed.

Corrected Feb 2, 2026, verified by the state Feb 12, 2026.

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 did not certify a annually in writing using a form provided by DFPS that you have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the center.

Corrected Feb 3, 2026, verified by the state Feb 2, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing must be kept at the proper depth.

State rule 746.4907(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained"

Inspector's note: The depth of the loose fill under a slide exit is not maintained at six inches.

Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified by the state Jul 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).