The Little Engine Learning Center
Inspection history
Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care RegulationRecords held from Sep 1, 2021 onward. Earlier visits may exist in the agency’s own files.
| Date | Kind | Outcome as recorded | Violations | Official record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | Agency record |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 3 | Agency record |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Dec 16, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| Dec 9, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Oct 29, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| Sep 25, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| Jul 17, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Mar 26, 2024 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 4 | Agency record |
| Nov 9, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 6 | Agency record |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Sep 12, 2023 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Sep 6, 2023 | Report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Jul 27, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| Jul 24, 2023 | Report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| Jul 12, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 7 | Agency record |
| Jan 13, 2023 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | Agency record |
| Nov 9, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Report | Deficiencies cited | 1 | Agency record |
| Oct 26, 2022 | Report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Jul 26, 2022 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 4 | Agency record |
| Apr 14, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Apr 7, 2022 | Report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Mar 5, 2022 | Report | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Dec 22, 2021 | Inspection | No deficiencies cited | 0 | Agency record |
| Dec 15, 2021 | Inspection | Deficiencies cited | 2 | Agency record |
Violations
Text reproduced verbatim · Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care RegulationNearly every licensed provider accumulates some. A missing signature and an unlocked medicine cabinet are both “violations”, and they are not the same thing. Look at the class, the pattern over time and how quickly it was corrected — not the count alone.
Class is our grouping of the state’s own weights, reviewed per state. The agency’s own label is always shown beside it.
“The toilet in the school-age restroom was backed up due to another child clogging it with toilet paper. There was also feces in the toilet that emitted a smell of feces.”
“The director last completed transportation training on 7/4/2025. She completed the transportation training today on 8/13/2026.”
“Children were observed coming from the playground outside and not washing their hands.”
“One out of seven staff files reviewed had a CPR certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.”
“One out of seven staff files reviewed had a First Aid certificate that expired on 10.12.2025.”
“Two out of eight children's files reviewed did not have a health statement on file.”
“The depth of the loose fill under the swings at the big playground was less than an inch. The depth of the loose fill at the merry-go-round in the toddler playgound was one inch.”
“Three of ten children's records reviewed did not have current immunization records in their files.”
“The infant classroom was over ratio by one infant. The specified age group was 8 months and 5 infants were being supervised by one caregiver. Note: This was corrected at inspection when one infant was moved to another classroom.”
“Two of ten children's records reviewed did not have a health statement on file.”
“The caregivers in the infant classroom gave incorrect number of children in the classroom. Caregivers stated there were six infants when there were seven infants. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver confirmed an additional child had been dropped off.”
“There was no documentation that monthly maintenance checklists were completed. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the Director conducted an inspection of the active play areas.”
“The afterschool outdoor play area had a rusted play tub with rusted bolts, a leaning fun hoop funnel and gap in the fence.”
“Three classrooms had a fan on top of children's cubbies unsecured.”
“Six cribs had loose sheets covering the crib mattresses. Note: This was corrected at inspection when caregivers replaced sheets.”
“During the inspection the director stated that the Provider's Guide to Parent's Rights had not been passed out to parents.”
“Two children in the infant room, who are not yet on table food, did not have current feeding instructions.”
“The operation does not have the Children's Products Certification form posted. This was corrected at inspection when the second director posted the form.”
“The gas inspection was due 9/30/2023.”
“The operation has not certified that they have reviewed each of the recall notices issued by the CPSC and that there are no unsafe products in the center. This was corrected at inspection when the second director filled out the Children's Products Certification form and signed it.”
“The medication drawer had a prescription that was two years old. This was corrected at inspection with the director disposed of the medication.”
“Fire extinguishers are not current on their checks. This was corrected at inspection when the director conducted a fire extinguisher check.”
“Recite- Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.”
“Based on the evidence and interviews conducted it was determined that the operation served a meal that was unsafe and unsanitary to consume.”
“Operation policies were missing the time durations, and benefits, of how the operation will be promoting indoor and outdoor physical activity.”
“Swimming pool gate was missing the self lock mechanism.”
“Two classroom are currently being used for storage and not maintained as licensed space.”
“A staff member's purse in the infant classroom was sitting on a filing cabinet in reach of children. Note: This was corrected at the inspection.”
“The vehicle used to transport children did not have working Child Safety Alarm.”
“Three push toys were found worn off and broken in the toddler playground. Broken toys that were going to be discarded were found accessible to children.”
“Wood fence used as a barrier for the outdoor air conditioner was found broken and unanchored in the playground.”
“There wasn't a copy of the most recent fire inspection report on file or posted at the operation.”
“A sanitiation inspection was not conducted for the previous year. The last inspection conducted was 11/19/2021”
“The operation did not share infant daily reports with the parents.”
“2 out of the 8 staff records reviewed were missing training on the topic of administering medication”
“There have been no monthly building and grounds checks conducted for the current calender year.”
“There was no emergency evacuation and relocation diagram posted in the school age room. Note: This was corrected at inspection when the director printed and posted one in the classroom.”
“2 out of the 10 children's files reviewed were missing current immunization records.”
“There was a single staple found on the bounce and play tray area in the infant classroom.”
“Three infant feeding logs were not current for the month of December.”