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Little Companions Day Care

11420 DAIRY ASHFORD RD STE 110, Sugar Land, TX 77478-6215

Operation number:
1803557
Type:
Licensed Center
Status:
Active (Y)
Records checked:
August 22, 2026
Additional info
Source:
Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation
County:
Fort Bend
Capacity:
90
License effective:
April 22, 2025
Hours:
06:30 AM-06:30 PM
Days:
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Phone:
7187494732
Email:
thelittlecompanions@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 Companions Day Care from October 1, 2024 through August 17, 2026.

Eight inspections recorded violations, with 24 recorded violations in total.

The most recent higher-concern violation was on July 6, 2026 and involved background screening.

Three later inspections, from July 20, 2026 through August 17, 2026, showed no recorded violations, but the records do not say whether they were formal follow-ups.

At a glance

Total inspections
17

11 in last 12 months

Recorded violations
24

12 in last 12 months

Higher-concern violations
14

8 in last 12 months

Repeated topics
5

Last 36 months

Local comparison

17 total inspections vs 10.5 local median in 77478

Compared to 16 local facilities

Recorded violations per inspection

This provider
1.41
Local median
0.64

Inspections with higher-concern violations

This provider
47%
Local median
27%

Inspections with recorded violations

This provider
47%
Local median
33%

Repeated topics

This provider
5
Local average
1.06

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: Background screening
Report finding
One teacher was observed taking care of seven children without a clear background check.
Correction deadline
July 6, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated July 20, 2026
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
Medium concern: Incident records
Report finding
Three incident reports reviewed did not have the correct dates for when a child sustained an injury.
Correction deadline
August 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Official code
746.701(5)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
The infant classroom was out of ratio for June 29 to July 2 by two children and again by three children on July 6. The specified age range was one teacher for four children.
Correction deadline
August 3, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 17, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Official code
746.1601
View official report
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not complete their children product certification since 01/16/2025.
Correction deadline
April 17, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation fell delinquent in meeting requirements for their franchise tax, which resulted in forfeiture of their right to transact business in Texas.
Correction deadline
March 30, 2026
Correction status
Correction evaluated April 10, 2026
More details
Official Texas risk level
High
Report section
745.247 - Franchise Tax Delinquent
Official code
745.247
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Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 08/15/2024.
Correction deadline
October 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 30, 2025
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)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The operation has not complete their annual sanitation inspection since 10/22/2024.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Official code
746.3401(a)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A walkthrough was conduct inside and outside the operation. The playground had trash and other debris spread-out all playground surface.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 08/15/2024.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 23, 2025
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)
Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
The operation has not complete their monthly playground checklist for the month of September 2025.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Official code
746.4751(b)
Higher concern: Licensing compliance
Report finding
The operation does not have a qualified director for the childcare center.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 20, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.201(4) - Designating Director
Official code
746.201(4)
Medium concern: Other violations
Report finding
The operation has not updated their liability insurance since 08/08/2025.
Correction deadline
October 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 8, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.201(8) - Liability Insurance Maintained
Official code
746.201(8)
Medium concern: Individual needs and accommodations
Report finding
A school age child was observed watching YouTube videos on his smart phone inside the school age classroom.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
Official code
746.2207(c)(4)
Higher concern: Staff-to-child ratio
Report finding
A total of one caregiver and seven children were inside the infant classroom. The specific age group for the classroom is twelve months to seventeen months old. The infant classroom is out of ratio by two children.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated September 15, 2025
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
The operation did not complete the attendance sheet for each classroom marking the children attendance upon arrival and departure inside the childcare center.
Correction deadline
August 22, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated August 29, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.631(a) - Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System
Official code
746.631(a)
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Medium concern: Recordkeeping
Report finding
A total of three operational staff were review. One of the three operational staff did not have their operational staff file complete for licensing to review.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Official code
746.901
Higher concern: Staff training
Report finding
A total of three operational staff were review. Two of the three operaitonal staff did not have their high school diploma for licensing to review.
Correction deadline
January 31, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 30, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Official code
746.1107(2)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation did not have posted the notice of keeping children safe inside the childcare center for licensing to review.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(3) - Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe
Official code
746.401(3)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation did not have the latest 2936 inspection form posted for licensing to review.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Official code
746.401(2)
Medium concern: Administrative posting
Report finding
The operation did not have the daily menu for all meals and snack served inside the childcare center for licensing to review.
Correction deadline
January 17, 2025
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 21, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Official code
746.401(6)
Medium concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification for the year of 2025.
Correction status
Correction evaluated January 17, 2025
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium
Report section
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Official code
746.4135(b)
Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
A walkthrough was conduct inside and outside the operation. Rodent bait stations were observed outside the school age playground and it accessible to the children. Note: The rodent bait stations were removed from the playground and correct during the 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
Higher concern: Equipment or readiness
Report finding
The playground slide was observed and did not meet the six feet use zone for children to exit successfully out the slide into the playground. Note: The standard was corrected during the inspection.
Correction status
Completed at time of inspection
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.4805(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less
Official code
746.4805(b)
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Higher concern: Facility condition
Report finding
The three playgrounds are not properly set up yet. The operation is still missing critical equipment and children structure for outdoor activity use.
Correction deadline
November 1, 2024
Correction status
Correction evaluated October 21, 2024
More details
Official Texas risk level
Medium High
Report section
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Official code
746.3407