Karen's Little Learners Child Care and Day School
Licensed child-care home in Lancaster, TX 75134 · Texas operation #1037386
Record summary
1 high-risk · 8 total
1 high-risk citation in the last 24 months (8 citations in all, from 2 inspections); last inspection Feb 11, 2026.
1 of 8 citations was 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
- 1743 Oneal St, Lancaster, TX 75134
- Phone
- (972) 218-8294
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Every day, 24 hours
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Child care subsidy
- Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
- Type
- Licensed child-care home
- Permit
- Full Permit since Apr 13, 2010
- Director
- Karen Lee
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Weekend 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
Feb 11, 2026: Inspection
5 citations.
High risk Smoke detectors must be tested as the state requires.
State rule 747.5115 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Smoke Detectors Testing"
Inspector's note: Documentation of monthly smoke detector testing was not available for review at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Fire drills must be held monthly, with everyone out within 3 minutes.
State rule 747.5005(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes"
Inspector's note: Documentation of monthly fire drill was not available to review at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk A severe-weather sheltering drill must be held four times a calendar year.
State rule 747.5005(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Sheltering drill for Severe Weather- 4 times in a calendar year"
Inspector's note: Documentation of monthly sheltering drill was not available to review at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk A lock-down drill must be held four times a calendar year.
State rule 747.5005(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Lock-down drill 4 times in a calendar year"
Inspector's note: Documentation of monthly lock down drill was not available to review at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk Carbon-monoxide detectors must be tested monthly.
State rule 747.5337(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Electric or Battery Operated CO System-Test Monthly"
Inspector's note: Documentation of monthly carbon monoxide testing was not available to review at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Feb 20, 2026, verified by the state Feb 24, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Mar 10, 2025: Inspection
3 citations.
Medium-high risk Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Minimum Height of 22 Inches from Top of Railing to Mattress Support at Lowest Level
State rule 747.2311(2)(E) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Minimum Height of 22 Inches from Top of Railing to Mattress Support at Lowest Level"
Inspector's note: The provider was using the bassinet insert for the play yard which is less than 22 inches from top of the railing to the mattress. This was removed during inspection and the mattress was removed to put at the lowest level.
Corrected while the inspector was there. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk The emergency plan must cover evacuation, relocation and sheltering procedures.
State rule 747.5003(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures"
Inspector's note: Operational policy did not include an emergency preparedness plan including the written plan nor the diagram.
Corrected Mar 24, 2025, verified by the state Mar 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each infant's written feeding instructions must be signed and dated by a parent or health-care professional.
State rule 747.2321(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"
Inspector's note: There is no infant feeding instructions giving directives on how much and how often to feed the infant. This is required to be written and updated every thirty days with a parent signature.
Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified by the state Mar 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 1 visit and 0 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: Karen's Little Learners Child Care and Day School on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1037386.
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