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Little Saints Pre-School

111 E ALEXANDER ST, Cuero, TX 77954-2457

Operation number:
1668904
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Dewitt
Capacity:
85
License effective:
December 20, 2018
Hours:
06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
3615245294
Email:
hopkinslindsey@yahoo.com
Website:
Not listed

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 37 available inspections for Little Saints Pre-School from August 30, 2021 through June 22, 2026.

21 inspections recorded violations, with 59 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on May 27, 2026 and involved supervision.

Equipment or readiness was a higher-concern topic that showed up in six inspections.

A later inspection showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether it was a formal follow-up.

At a glance

Total inspections
37

6 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
59

17 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
50

14 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
8

Last 36 months

Local comparison

37 total inspections vs 9 local median in 77954

Compared to 9 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.59
Local median
1.2

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
57%
Local median
33%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
57%
Local median
44%

Repeated topics

This provider
8
Local average
1.67

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: Supervision
Report finding
A caregiver was observed utilizing a cell phone watching videos that did not relate to children.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Official code
746.1203(3)(D)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Two children were observed in seats that required safety straps not buckled in.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Official code
746.4501(b)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
Three classrooms that had children under 2 years old present were using the television.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 22, 2026
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)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
There were two recalled poppy pillow loungers in the infant room. NOTE: This was corrected when CCR removed the pillows.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4135(a) - Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products
Official code
746.4135(a)
Higher concern: Supervision
Report finding
The two year classroom was left unsupervised during naptime.
Correction deadline
May 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 27, 2026
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
In one room there was an electrical outlet that was not covered and accessible to children. In the same classroom there was an AC window unit operating that was accessible to children. In a separate classroom there was a portable AC unit operating accessible to children.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver was responsible for 21 children. The specified age of the children was 4 years old. One caregiver is allowed to care for 18 children with the specified age of group being 4 years old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3 children.
Correction deadline
April 22, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2026
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: Facility condition
Report finding
The rugs in the infant/toddlers room were dirty.
Correction deadline
April 24, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 22, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational policies lacked #18,20,23,24,26, and 28.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 13, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four out of eight staff files did not have the required 24 hours of training.
Correction deadline
November 21, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 17, 2025
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)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Seven out of nine infant feeding schedules were not updated for the month of October.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2025
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: Facility condition
Report finding
The infant room sink was not working.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2405(4) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink
Official code
746.2405(4)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of eight files laked current CPR.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of eight files laked current first aid.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(3)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Official code
746.1301(a)(3)(A)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Four out of eight staff files did not have the required 24 hours of training.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2025
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: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operational policies lacked # 9, 18,20,23,24,26, and 28.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operations floors, toilets, and sinks were observed dirty.
Correction deadline
October 24, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 3, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
One out of ten children files lacked an address for the emergency contact.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Official code
746.605(6)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out of ten children records lacked current immunization record.
Correction deadline
October 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
Official code
746.613(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A highchair used by children is stained and the top layer of the highchair tray is peeling off.
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The toddler room activty plan was not posted.
Correction deadline
October 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 10, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(5) - Posting Requirements - Activity Plans for each group of children in the child care center
Official code
746.401(5)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
Operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Official code
745.641
Higher concern: Child guidance
Report finding
Operation staff displayed poor judgement when the director and a caregiver present stated that a caregiver who was present without an eligible background check was a different individual who did have a background check.
Correction deadline
July 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 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
School age children were in a classroom alone while a caregiver briefly stepped out of the room.
Correction deadline
July 19, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 1, 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
During the course of an investigation, it was determined that a caregiver restricted food as punishment.
Correction deadline
July 11, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 19, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
Official code
746.2805(2)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
One out of seven personnel files lacked CPR/FA training.
Correction deadline
May 31, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated May 30, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1301(a)(4)(A)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
All operational polices were not available for review.
Correction deadline
May 24, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 3, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Official code
746.201(1)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
Two caregivers were caring for 11 children. The specified age was 0m-11m. This put the classroom over ratio by one child. NOTE: This was corrected at the inspection.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1609
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
An infant feel asleep in a swing and the caregivers did not remove the child immediately.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2426(a)(2) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device - Remove the infant from the device and place the infant in a crib as soon as possible
Official code
746.2426(a)(2)
View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
An infant was observed sitting in bucket chair not strapped in.
Correction deadline
January 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 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: Staff training
Report finding
Five out of 6 training records observed lacked the required 6 topics.
Correction deadline
January 27, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 1, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Official code
746.1309(e)
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Five out of six training records observed lacked training in prevention, recognition, and reporting of child maltreatment.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 23, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Official code
746.1309(c)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Two diaper changing pads had tears.
Correction deadline
January 12, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Official code
746.3503(a)
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Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Two out of nine children files checked did not have current immunizations.
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 25, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
Official code
746.613(b)
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
One infant 4 months old was observed with a baby activity mat in the pack n play.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Official code
746.2415(b)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
One caregiver had 30 children in her care with the specified age being 3 years old. This caregiver was over ratio by 15 children.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 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: Sleep safety
Report finding
Pack n plays in the infant room had a mattress added that did not come with the pack n play and also is not made by the same manufacture.
Correction deadline
March 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2411(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads
Official code
746.2411(2)(A)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Multiple children under the age of 5 were observed in a play area that does not have a fence on all sides .
Correction deadline
March 1, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
Official code
746.4305
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Three out of eight staff files were lacking CPR.
Correction deadline
February 10, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Official code
746.1315(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
In the 18month-24month room multi purpose spray was on the sink accessible to children. Also in this room there were one electrical outlet that did not have a cover. Note: Both of these were corrected at inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
At the time of inspection a three year old child was in the infant room during nap time. This was corrected when the child was returned to the three year old class.
Correction deadline
August 2, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Official code
746.1605
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Two fans were not mounted in the three and four year old classroom and were accessible to the children in care.
Correction deadline
August 5, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701(3) - Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded
Official code
746.3701(3)
Medium concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
At the time of inspection there were four nap mats that were ripped and the foam was protruding.
Correction deadline
August 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4503(a) - Individual Cot, Bed, or Mat for Each Walking Child Through 4 Years of Age
Official code
746.4503(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
At the time of inspection, the caregiver in the infant room did not wash the child's hands after diaper change.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Official code
746.3417(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing mat was not sanitized after the diaper change. This was corrected when the diaper changing mat was sanitized.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3505(e) - Diapering Procedures - Sanitizing Diaper Changing Area
Official code
746.3505(e)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
The base board in the infant room, three and four year old classroom, two year old classroom, and the 12 to 18 month old classroom was coming off the wall. There was one spot on the wall where the sheet rock was broken in the three and four year old classroom.
Correction deadline
May 27, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Official code
746.3407(9)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
At the time of inspection the caregiver in the infant room did not wash their hands after diaper change. This was corrected when the caregiver washed their hands.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
Official code
746.3415(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
One infant feeding schedule was expired at the tie of inspection. This was corrected when the parent signed and dated the feeding schedule.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2022
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: Hazardous access
Report finding
There was two screws protruding in the two year old classroom where the cabinet door was removed. There were two screws protruding from the doorway where the gate was removed, accessible to children. These were all removed and corrected. There were three hearing aid batteries on the floor in the front entrance of the center, accessible to the children in care. This was corrected when they were discarded.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Official code
746.3701
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
At the time of inspection there were 16 two year old children with one caregiver. This was corrected when a second caregiver joined the group.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
At the time of inspection one child in care did not have an admission form on file. This was corrected when the child was removed from care.
Correction deadline
May 17, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated June 6, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Official code
746.603(a)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
Toddler was observed to be wearing an Amber Teething Necklace which is a choking hazard.
Correction deadline
March 9, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.2415(a)(4) - Prohibited Equipment for Infants - Toys Choking Hazard
Official code
746.2415(a)(4)
Higher concern: Health or food records
Report finding
Several Infant Bottles were observed not being labeled with the infants name on them.
Correction deadline
March 10, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Official code
746.2419(6)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
Annual Fire Inspection has not been completed. The last Fire Inspection was conducted on 01/05/21.
Correction deadline
April 13, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 20, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Official code
746.5101(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Infants were served snack on the bare table without a napkin or papertowel. NOTE: This was corrected at inspection with the caregiver using paper towels during snack time.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Official code
746.3317(6)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
Nap mats in one infant room were observed to be torn exposing the foam material posing a hazard.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 14, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
RECITE: Eight caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete at the time of my inspection.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 5, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
View official report
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
Eight caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training complete at the time of my inspection.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 18, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
Official code
746.1301(5)(A)
Higher concern: Other violations
Report finding
Daily Reports were not complete in one infant room.
Correction deadline
August 31, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 2, 2021
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2431 - Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent
Official code
746.2431