Little Blessings Childcare and Preschool of Sachse

High risk The vehicle's child safety alarm must be installed and maintained as the manufacturer instructs.

State rule 746.5625(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions"

Inspector's note: The bus alarm is not working properly in the only bus that is being used to transport children.

Corrected Aug 14, 2026, verified by the state Aug 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers for the number and ages of children in the group (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1601 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: At arrival one caregiver was observed with 16 children ages from 12 months- 10 years old.

Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk There must be enough caregivers when the children in a group differ in age by 18 months or more (the state's child-to-caregiver ratio).

State rule 746.1605(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age"

Inspector's note: At arrival there were children from 12-months to 10 years old observed in one classroom setting.

Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Areas Free From Hazards"

Inspector's note: Nap cots were observed broken and accessible to children while being used.

Corrected Aug 17, 2026, verified by the state Aug 21, 2026.

Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.

State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"

Inspector's note: The operation has broken equipment in the play area accessible to children.

Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified by the state Aug 3, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach

State rule 746.5015(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Equipment and Water Hoses Kept Out of Child's Reach"

Inspector's note: A water hose was observed going across a fence to a play area where children have direct access.

Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 3, 2026.

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: Children under two were observed watching TV.

Corrected Aug 3, 2026, verified by the state Aug 21, 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: Classrooms were observed without nap charts or labels on cots.

Corrected Aug 7, 2026, verified by the state Aug 21, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2912).

State rule 746.901(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)"

Inspector's note: all employee files did not have the required pre employment affidavit for review.

Corrected Aug 4, 2026, verified by the state Aug 21, 2026.

High risk Infants may not sleep in car seats, swings or other restrictive devices.

State rule 746.2426(a)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device"

Inspector's note: A 9 month old infant was sleeping in a restrictive device.

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

Medium-high risk Hazards found on outdoor play equipment must be removed or repaired.

State rule 746.4751(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired"

Inspector's note: The seats on the swings were broken and cracked as well as the turf underneath some of the play structures were cracked.

Corrected Aug 15, 2025, verified by the state Aug 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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 has not had a fire inspection conducted.

Corrected Jan 22, 2025, verified by the state Jan 24, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk A director must be formally designated.

State rule 746.201(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Designating Director"

Inspector's note: The operation has not designated a Director.

Corrected Jan 15, 2025, verified by the state Jan 16, 2025. 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: Two of the infany cribs were observed with non-fitted sheets.

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 gym does not have heat, the restroom ceilings were stained and falling with the lighting in the boys restroom not working properly.

Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified by the state Jan 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Air Conditioners, Fans, Heaters Safeguarded"

Inspector's note: Air conditioner is accessible on the infant and toddler playground by the gym.

Corrected Jan 15, 2025, verified by the state Jan 20, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Areas children use must be kept free of safety hazards, such as uncovered electrical outlets, unprotected heaters or fans, or reachable water.

State rule 746.3701(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Safety - Play Materials and Equipment Safe"

Inspector's note: Multiple pieces of play equipment on the outdoor areas were broken.

Corrected Jan 15, 2025, verified by the state Jan 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Loose-fill surfacing may not be placed over concrete or asphalt.

State rule 746.4907(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Not Over Concrete or Asphalt"

Inspector's note: The operation has loose field pebble on a concrete surface where the tallest platform is 3.2 ft.

Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified by the state Jan 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must have written activity plans.

State rule 746.2203(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Activity Plans"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have lesson plans avlaible for review according to their policy of using Texas Rising Star Curriculum or Texas School Ready.

Corrected Jan 22, 2025, verified by the state Jan 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk The operation must certify every year that it has no recalled or unsafe children's products.

State rule 746.4135(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Annual Certification"

Inspector's note: The operation has not reviewed the CPSC list for recalls or completed the annual certification.

Corrected Jan 15, 2025, verified by the state Jan 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).