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Little Tyke - Sotogrande

1734 SOTOGRANDE BLVD, Hurst, TX 76053-2654

Operation number:
306641- 1346
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:
99
License effective:
March 8, 1988
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
8175717720
Email:
dfps71@littletykechildcare.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 28 available inspections for Little Tyke - Sotogrande from August 2, 2022 through July 1, 2026.

11 inspections recorded violations, with 20 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 2, 2025 and involved other violations.

Three later inspections, from May 7, 2025 through July 1, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
28

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
20

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
18

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

28 total inspections vs 14.5 local median in 76053

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.71
Local median
0.97

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
36%
Local median
35%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
39%
Local median
40%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.88

Repeated topics

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

Inspection history

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

Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
There was an animal unfamiliar to the caregivers not removed from the playground before children could interact with it.
Correction deadline
June 23, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 27, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3905(b) - Animals at Center - Center & Playground Free of Unfamiliar Animals
Official code
746.3905(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A caregiver is not washing their hands after removing gloves during diapering.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(c) - Diapering Procedures - Use Disposable Gloves
Official code
746.3505(c)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Children under the age of two were observed participating in screen time.
Correction deadline
April 7, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 23, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Official code
746.2207(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
2 of the 10 child's records evaluated did not have immunization records on file.
Correction deadline
September 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 4, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The director did not ensure that tasks were completed resulting in children not being picked up from school.
Correction deadline
September 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 26, 2024
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
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. Caregiver was placed in a classroom that did not match skills and abilities.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1003(3) - Director Responsibilities - Employee Assignments
Official code
746.1003(3)
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A caregiver chose to not complete job responsibilities that placed a child at risk.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Official code
746.1201(1)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation. A child got out of the playground gate.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
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: Child guidance
Report finding
This standard was found deficient as part of a DFPS investigation.
Correction deadline
June 6, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 13, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Official code
746.1201(4)
View official report
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Caregiver declared washing bottles and hands in the same sink.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(8) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
Official code
746.2419(8)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
2 of the infants were initially placed on stomach by caregiver to sleep.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2427(a) - AP Must Place Infants in Face up Sleeping Position or Must Have Completed and Signed Sleep Exception Form for the Infant
Official code
746.2427(a)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
2 of the 10 children files evaluated did not have medical emergency authorization on file.
Correction deadline
April 25, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Official code
746.605(12)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Caregiver was counted in ratio before completing 8 hours pre-service requirment.
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(2)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
Official code
746.1301(a)(2)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
2 and 3 year olds were observed playing on equipment that were manufactured for ages 5 and up.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The caregiver did not detail washing child's hands after diapering.
Correction deadline
April 23, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
View official report
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
A child ran out of the operation and caregiver did not maintain physical proximity or visual awareness.
Correction deadline
April 30, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 2, 2024
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)
View official report
Higher concern: Incident records
Report finding
The operation did not report to licensing an allegation that was brought to their attention.
Correction deadline
May 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 4, 2023
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: Child guidance
Report finding
A caregiver mistreated a child resulting in a red mark on the child's skin.
Correction deadline
March 22, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 29, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
Official code
746.2805
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant's file did not have the "operational poliies on infant safe sleep" form signed by the parent.
Correction deadline
August 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 5, 2022
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)