Easterseals Lonestar Little Lonestar Academy

High risk The center must have a fire inspection by the local fire marshal before opening and every 12 months after.

State rule 746.5101(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months"

Inspector's note: The operation's last fire inspection was observed to be on August 25th, 2026.

Corrected Nov 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must notify the state about a change in its space.

State rule 746.301(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Notification of Change in Space"

Inspector's note: The operation failed to notify Child Care Regulations of closure of classroom and of changes to playground space before changes were made.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

High risk If a person's background check came back with conditions, their duties must be restricted as the conditions say.

State rule 745.635(3) (licensing rules for every operation): "Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions"

Inspector's note: The operation removed children one by one from a classroom with one caregiver who was not allowed to be left alone with children.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Oct 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A caregiver walked out of a classroom leaving a child unattended for approximately one minute.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Oct 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Parents must be told about a situation that placed their child at risk.

State rule 746.307(b)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk"

Inspector's note: The operation did not notify the parent that their child was left unattended. The director messaged the parents during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The building, grounds and equipment must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment"

Inspector's note: The wooden platform on the larger playground was observed to have multiple large holes and exposed nails. Wood panels on the large playground was observd to have peeling paint and missing wood panel.

Corrected Mar 27, 2026, verified by the state Mar 30, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).