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The Little Hippo

301 MAIN HIPPO DRIVE, Hutto, TX 78634-5684

Operation number:
1724216
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Williamson
Capacity:
110
License effective:
August 4, 2021
Hours:
06:35 AM-05:40 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7373275308
Email:
Not listed
Website:
Not listed

Inspection snapshot

Questions worth asking

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

Summary

This summary covers 10 available inspections for The Little Hippo from February 14, 2022 through June 4, 2026.

Two inspections recorded violations, with two recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on February 7, 2025 and involved staff training.

Four later inspections, from December 17, 2025 through June 4, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
10

4 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
2

0 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
1

0 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
0

Last 36 months

Local comparison

10 total inspections vs 10 local median in 78634

Compared to 21 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
0.2
Local median
0.4

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
10%
Local median
23%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
20%
Local median
25%

Repeated topics

This provider
0
Local average
1

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: Staff training
Report finding
Out of 10 records reviewed, 9 caregivers did not have proof of current first aid training. All 10 caregivers had proof of current CPR training.
Correction deadline
February 28, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated February 14, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Official code
746.1315(a)
View official report
Medium concern: Medication
Report finding
The operation had an expired epinephrine auto injector for a child with a food allergy.
Correction deadline
March 29, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated March 26, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
Official code
746.3809