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Little Friends Daycare

110 US HIGHWAY 259 N, Ore City, TX 75683-2102

Operation number:
1711100
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Upshur
Capacity:
93
License effective:
March 8, 2021
Hours:
07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
9039687114
Email:
jeables12@gmail.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 17 available inspections for Little Friends Daycare from September 27, 2021 through February 26, 2026.

Five inspections recorded violations, with 17 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on January 10, 2024 and involved equipment or readiness.

That higher-concern topic showed up in two inspections.

Six later inspections, from February 20, 2024 through February 26, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

2 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
17

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
11

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 11.5 local median in Upshur County

Compared to 8 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1
Local median
0.72

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
24%
Local median
26%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
29%
Local median
34%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
0.88

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.

View official report
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the inspection, the operation has two cllimbing structures on the playground that require loose-fill at the slide exits. The platform measured 24 inches from the ground.
Correction deadline
February 9, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The incident report form was not completed by the operation staff once knowing the child was seen by a medical professional and as required by minimum standards.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated November 8, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(1) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment or Hospitalization
Official code
746.701(1)
View official report
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the inspection, one out of five children's records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 16, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Official code
746.603(a)(4)
Medium concern: Health or food records
Report finding
At the inspection, two out of five children's records reviewed did not have a healthcare provider statement.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 20, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Official code
746.603(a)(3)
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
At the inspection, one slide present on the playground required loose-fill to be installed due to being 3 feet high off the ground.
Correction deadline
March 2, 2023
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 6, 2023
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Official code
746.4907(a)(1)
Higher concern: Background screening
Report finding
An operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. A person may be present while the background check is pending to attend orientation or pre-service training as long as the person does not have contact with children in care.
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 11, 2023
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
View official report
Medium concern: Staff training
Report finding
Director file was reviewed and did not have current training in Child Maltreatment.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.1311(c) - Director Annual Training -Required 1 hour in prevention, recognition and reporting of child maltreatment
Official code
746.1311(c)
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
During inspection staff files were reviewed and two employees did not have CPR/First Aid certification. The employees were supervising children alone.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2022
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)
Low concern: Staff training
Report finding
Staff files were reviewed and two files did not have the notarized affidavit.
Correction deadline
March 11, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Low
Report section
746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Child Care Center Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit
Official code
746.1105(3)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
During inspection a diaper change was observed and the caregiver did not wash their hands or the child's hands. This was corrected when the inspector told the caregiver to wash hands.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 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)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
There was a tricycle observed on the playground that had a broken bucket on the back that had sharp edges.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom had tears in the pad and could no longer be sanitized properly.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
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)
Higher concern: Hazardous access
Report finding
During inspection there were 2 hand sanitizer bottles down and in the reach of the children. The caregivers moved the bottles out of the reach of the children during inspection. In the lunch room there was a mop bucket that had been used to mop the kitchen that had standing water within the reach of the children. This bucket was removed.
Correction deadline
March 4, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 17, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Official code
746.3407(12)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
Operational policies were observed and there was no Active Play portion in the handbook.
Correction deadline
March 18, 2022
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 8, 2022
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.501(a)(18)(F) - Written Operational Policies - Plan for Extreme Weather
Official code
746.501(a)(18)(F)
View official report
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During inspection the lighting in the toddler and infant rooms was not adequate to see the children in the room and walk around. This was discussed with the operation.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Official code
746.2911
Higher concern: Sleep safety
Report finding
During inspection an 8m old infants was asleep with a blanket in the crib. The blanket was removed during the inspection when asked.
Correction deadline
September 27, 2021
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 7, 2021
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: Facility condition
Report finding
During inspection the mats in the pre-k room were observed. The mats were torn and could no longer be cleaned and sanitized properly.
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