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Little America Daycare

933 RANCH RD, Fort Worth, TX 76131-4527

Operation number:
1531361
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Tarrant
Capacity:
110
License effective:
July 23, 2014
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8173065633
Email:
lahunt@npc4me.com

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

The records include recorded violations parents may want to understand before enrolling. These are conversation starters, not a pass-or-fail judgment.

Next: Review the inspection history below and ask the provider what the records mean and what changed afterward.

Summary

This summary covers 29 available inspections for Little America Daycare from August 25, 2021 through February 24, 2026.

10 inspections recorded violations, with 36 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 28, 2025 and involved other violations.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Two later inspections, from March 3, 2025 through February 24, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
29

1 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
36

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
27

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

29 total inspections vs 15 local median in 76131

Compared to 18 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.24
Local median
0.73

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
31%
Local median
30%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
34%
Local median
31%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1.5

Repeated topics

Topics that appeared in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. They may reveal a pattern worth examining.

No repeated topics found

The available reports do not show the same violation topic appearing in more than one inspection during the last 36 months. Review the inspection history below for any one-time violations or report details.

Inspection history

Available inspection history. Select a violation topic for more info.

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Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The amount of food ate by the child was not communicated with parents.
Correction deadline
March 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 7, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431(2) - Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food
Official code
746.2431(2)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The safety straps on infant feeding table were not buckled while in use by children.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Official code
746.2407
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two of the infants feeding forms were not updated in the last 30 days.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Official code
746.2421(b)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The annual training was not complete for the 3 of the 10 caregiver files reviewed.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Official code
746.1301(a)(5)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
The director did not have the required annual training hours for SIDS and shaken baby syndrome.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1311(d) - Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months
Official code
746.1311(d)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
6 of the 10 children's records that were evaluated by licensing were not completed nor maintained.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation did not have the transportation drivers personnel file on record for licensing to review.
Correction deadline
April 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
1 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have the medical emergency consent documented.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operation did not have any written activity plans for licensing to review.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2203(a) - Written Activity Plans
Official code
746.2203(a)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
The caregivers were not sanitizing cups and bottles in between use. The cups and bottles are washed in the classroom but are not sanitized.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2505(4)(B) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Cleaned and Sanitized Between Each Use
Official code
746.2505(4)(B)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
The operational policies did not contain a safe sleep policy.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.501(a)(9) - Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger
Official code
746.501(a)(9)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operational policies did not have a procedure for applying insect repellent or sunscreen.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(19) - Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen
Official code
746.501(a)(19)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
The operations policies did not contain a promotion of or a time frame for indoor and outdoor physical activities.
Correction deadline
May 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Official code
746.501(a)(18)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The bus used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Official code
746.5617(a)(5)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
The operation did not have emergency medical transport nor treatment authorization form for one child being transported on the bus.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
Official code
746.5617(a)(2)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
The Television in PreK 4 classroom was not secured or anchored to a wall.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(10) - Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over
Official code
746.3701(10)
Higher concern: Transportation
Report finding
There is no list of children being transported on the vehicle used for transportation.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Official code
746.5617(a)(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The caregivers did not wash the children's hands after changing their diaper. This occurred in multiple classrooms.
Correction deadline
April 16, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
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Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver did not have physical proximity to children while they were in the restroom, as a result it was an inappropriate interaction between children.
Correction deadline
November 7, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 9, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
Official code
746.1205(a)(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was observed the two toddler groups out of ratio. It was observed 13 children ages of 2 years old to 3 years old with one caregiver. It was observed 14 children ages of 14 months to 3 years old with one caregiver.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
In a group of children the youngest child was 14 months old and the older child was 36 months, the children were 22 months apart.
Correction deadline
June 21, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1703 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Combining Ages With 12 or Fewer Children
Official code
746.1703
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was found the toddlers room to be over ratio when the operation adjusts ratios when combining children under 17 months old with children over 18 months old.
Correction deadline
June 30, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1709 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening and Closing with 12 or Fewer Children
Official code
746.1709
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
Infants were observed sitting on a swing for more than 15 minutes.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Official code
746.2417(2)(B)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Shelves were observed empty during the inspection, toys and supplies were not available to the children. The toys and supplies were inside locked cabinets.
Correction deadline
May 9, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2505(2) - Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition
Official code
746.2505(2)
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Children were observed playing with balls while walking up and down the slides.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4601(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
Official code
746.4601(2)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Caregivers did not have accessible, electronic or paper information about the children they were responsible.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.805(2) - Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers
Official code
746.805(2)
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregivers unable to provide information of the children under their care. A caregiver was unable to tell names and age of the children. The infant teacher provide a number of children under her care, when counted again the caregiver it was an extra child in her room that put the caregiver out of ratio, Follow up 9/16/2022: Caregivers did not know the number of children and age of the children they were responsible.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Official code
746.1203(3)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Director did report and incident that involved a parent concern regarding mistreatment of a child. Follow Up 9/16/2022: Director understood the importance of reporting incident that placed a child at risk, however during the follow up inspection all deficiencies were not back in compliance.
Correction deadline
September 16, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 29, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
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Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Children were observed out control, children were runnig aorund, not listening to the teacher in charge and caregiver was contantly raising her voice.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control
Official code
746.1203(5)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
It was observed three bouncers in front of infant playpen while the infant was not asleep, the caregiver was not able to see the infant.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2403(1) - Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene
Official code
746.2403(1)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
It was observed five infants under the age 14mo with one caregiver.
Correction deadline
September 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Higher concern: Attendance accountability
Report finding
Caregivers unable to provide information of the children under their care. A caregiver was unable to tell names and age of the children. The infant teacher provide a numer of children under her care, when counted again the caregiver it was an extra child in her room that put the caregiver out of ratio,
Correction deadline
September 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages
Official code
746.1203(3)
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Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation failed to report an incident that involved concerns about a child mistreatment.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.305(a)(6)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
Director did report and incident that involved a parent concern regarding mistreatment of a child.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
Official code
746.1003(1)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
A child was not discipline according to the understanding level of the child, a child expressed that he was pulled by his clothes by a caregiver.
Correction deadline
September 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 16, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2803(2) - Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding
Official code
746.2803(2)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director did not complete 30 hours of annual trainings.
Correction deadline
June 14, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 15, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Official code
746.1311(a)