Ester Tyler-Aikens
Registered child-care home in Little Elm, TX 75068 ยท Texas operation #1710666
Record summary
6 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (6 citations in all, from 3 inspections and 1 assessment); last inspection Sep 22, 2026.
0 of 6 citations were corrected while the inspector was there.
Counted from the state's records from Nov 12, 2024 to Nov 12, 2026. This is a count, not a grade: bigger centers get more visits, and one visit can produce several citations. How we summarize.
Details
- Address
- 1537 Zebra Finch Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Phone
- (469) 481-6513
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 7 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Registered child-care home
- Permit
- Registered since Dec 14, 2020
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care
Texas age groups: infants are under 18 months, toddlers 18 months to 3 years, pre-kindergarten 3 and 4 years (age when the school year starts), school age 5 and older and in kindergarten or above. Openings and tuition are not in the state data: call to ask.
Inspection history, last 24 months
Sep 22, 2026: Inspection
1 citation.
Medium risk Each child must have the written health statement the state requires on file.
State rule 747.611(b) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Health Statement on File"
Inspector's note: During the inspection, one child's health statement was not available in the file.
Corrected Sep 29, 2026, verified by the state Sep 29, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Dec 2, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium-high risk Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
State rule 747.2107(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations"
Inspector's note: One child with special care needs didn't have an accommodation plan available during the inspection.
Corrected Dec 22, 2025, verified by the state Dec 29, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk The primary caregiver must complete the annual training topics the state requires, which have no set hours.
State rule 747.1309(d) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours"
Inspector's note: The primary caregiver was missing training in emergency preparedness.
Corrected Dec 12, 2025, verified by the state Dec 3, 2025.
Mar 3, 2025: Assessment
1 citation.
Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.
State rule 747.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Health Statement"
Inspector's note: One child lacked a health statement.
Corrected Mar 10, 2025, verified by the state Mar 17, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Jan 28, 2025: Inspection
2 citations.
Medium risk The primary caregiver must complete the annual training hours and topics the state requires.
State rule 747.1309(e)(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience"
Inspector's note: The primary caregiver was missing four hours of the annual training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.
Corrected Feb 4, 2025, verified by the state Feb 5, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.
State rule 747.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Health Statement"
Inspector's note: Two children lacked health statements at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified by the state Mar 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 2 visits and 6 citations. Older history is on the official record.
What the risk levels mean
Texas gives every rule a weight from High to Low, based on the risk to children when it is broken. A citation is one rule found not met at one visit. How to read a Texas inspection report.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Ester Tyler-Aikens on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1710666.
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