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Little Birdies Child Care

Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75232 · Texas operation #517826

Record summary

3 high-risk · 13 total

3 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (13 citations in all, from 5 inspections); last inspection Jul 2, 2026.

0 of 13 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.

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Details

Address
7655 S Polk St, Dallas, TX 75232
Phone
(972) 228-0849
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
41 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Oct 15, 1996
Director
Vivian Thomas
Programs
School Age Care, Before School 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

Jul 2, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 8, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Mar 26, 2026: Inspection

2 citations.

Medium risk Screen time must not be used for children under two.

State rule 746.2207(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two"

Inspector's note: During the follow-up visit, a four-month-old was present in the area where the television was on in the classroom. The caregiver turned off the television upon request.

Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified by the state Apr 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.

State rule 746.2207(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: During the follow-up visit, the television was on during breakfast. The caregiver turned the television off at the caregivers request.

Corrected Mar 26, 2026, verified by the state Apr 8, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Mar 12, 2026: Inspection

11 citations.

High risk The operation's policies must comply with the state's minimum standards.

State rule 746.201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Policies Comply with Rules"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have a parent handbook available for review during the visit.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a list of the children on board.

State rule 746.5617(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring, the operation did not have a list of children who are transported to and from school avaialble for review.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Vehicles used to transport children must carry a fire extinguisher.

State rule 746.5617(a)(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have a fire extinguisher on the transportation vehicle.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Cribs must have snug-fitting sheets.

State rule 746.2409(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the cribs in the infant classroom did not have tight-fitted sheets.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 26, 2026.

Medium-high risk The operation must share the infant's daily report with the parent.

State rule 746.2431 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Daily Report - Share with Parent"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have the daily reports available for review.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must not be used during eating or rest times.

State rule 746.2207(c)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the television was on during breakfast time. The caregiver turned the television off upon request.

Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified by the state Mar 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each crib must be labelled for its infant.

State rule 746.2409(a)(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the cribs were unlabeled, and I observed the caregiver move a 7-month-old infant into two different cribs. During the visit, the operation labeled the cribs.

Corrected Mar 12, 2026, verified by the state Mar 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Cots, beds and mats must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.4503(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the sleeping cots were not labeled with a child s name or a number.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Outdoor play equipment must be checked with a monthly maintenance checklist.

State rule 746.4751(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, the operation did not have a monthly checklist available for review during the visit.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

State rule 746.5205(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documentation of Drills"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit there were no drills documentation for fire drills.

Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified by the state Mar 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.

State rule 746.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Immunizations"

Inspector's note: One out of four children did not have up to do shot records available for review during the visit.

Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified by the state Mar 26, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Apr 28, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

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.

Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Little Birdies Child Care on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #517826.

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