Little Scholars Academy
Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75240 · Texas operation #1663846
Record summary
2 high-risk · 5 total
2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (5 citations in all, from 4 inspections); last inspection Jun 10, 2026.
0 of 5 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 14045 Waterfall Way, Dallas, TX 75240
- Phone
- (972) 437-3880
- Website
- www.littlescholarsdfw.com
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 44 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care center
- Permit
- Full Permit since May 3, 2018
- Director
- Jennifer Tamayo
- Programs
- Accredited, Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Jun 10, 2026: Inspection
No citations.
Jul 2, 2025: Inspection
No citations.
Jun 25, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
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: A designated person was not avilable at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jun 26, 2025, verified by the state Jul 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Caregivers may not do administrative or clerical work that takes their attention away from the children.
State rule 746.1203(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Administrative and clerical duties that take caregiver's attention away from children"
Inspector's note: The director was counted in ratio as a cargiver performing administrative and clerical duties while supervising children in care.
Corrected Jun 26, 2025, verified by the state Jul 2, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jun 16, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
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: The infant classroom was observed without a caregiver present.
Corrected Jun 16, 2025, verified by the state Jun 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
High risk Infants must never be left unsupervised.
State rule 746.2401(7) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised"
Inspector's note: An infant was in the classroom strapped into a highchair without a caregiver present.
Corrected Jun 16, 2025, verified by the state Jun 25, 2025. 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: The director or a designated person was not avilable at the time of inspection.
Corrected Jun 16, 2025, verified by the state Jun 25, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 0 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Little Scholars Academy on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1663846.
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