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Little Dreamers Preschool

Licensed child-care center in Houston, TX 77070 · Texas operation #1797394

Record summary

2 high-risk · 14 total

2 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (14 citations in all, from 9 inspections and 3 investigations); last inspection Oct 22, 2026.

3 of 14 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
9803 Spring Cypress Rd Ste 100, Houston, TX 77070
Phone
(281) 547-8820
Website
littledreamerspreschool.com
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Licensed capacity
96 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Dec 5, 2024
Director
Kaitlyn Barnes
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School, Field Trips

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

Oct 22, 2026: Inspection

3 citations.

Medium-high risk Floors, ceilings and walls must be kept in good repair and clean.

State rule 746.3407(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean"

Inspector's note: Observed paint chipping from the wall in the classrooms during the inspection.

Corrected Nov 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Diaper-changing surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent and easy to clean.

State rule 746.3503(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface"

Inspector's note: Observed a torn diaper changing mat which cannot be properly sanitized.

Corrected Oct 29, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 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: A shelf was observed to be unstable in the classroom. A bicycle was observed to be missing a pedal on the playground.

Corrected Nov 2, 2026, verified by the state Oct 23, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Mar 25, 2026: Inspection

3 citations.

Medium risk Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group

State rule 746.1109(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group"

Inspector's note: An 18 years old caregiver without a HS diploma was observed being in charge in a classroom during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.

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

Medium risk Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC

State rule 746.1109(b)(3)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was left in charge of a classroom without the required educational qualifications.

Corrected Mar 30, 2026, verified by the state Apr 14, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: Screen time was observe in the classroom with children ages 14mo-2years old. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed and turned off the TV.

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

Feb 26, 2026: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

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: Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the operation failed to abide by the 18-month rule in ratio when combining a 14-month-old child with older children aged 2-3 years old.

Corrected Mar 17, 2026, verified by the state Mar 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Feb 26, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Nov 10, 2025: Inspection

3 citations.

Medium-high risk Directors must complete 30 hours of annual training.

State rule 746.1301(a)(6)(A) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training"

Inspector's note: Documentation for the director's 30 hours of annual training was observed incomplete during the inspection.

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

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric CPR training.

State rule 746.1315(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR"

Inspector's note: One staff member's CPR certification was observed expired during the inspection.

Corrected Nov 24, 2025, verified by the state Nov 24, 2025.

Medium-high risk Pediatric CPR training and recertification must follow the state's guidelines and be skill-based.

State rule 746.1315(b)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based"

Inspector's note: One staff member's First Aid certification was observe expired during the inspection,

Corrected Nov 24, 2025, verified by the state Nov 24, 2025.

Jul 21, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

No citations.

Jun 16, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jun 5, 2025: Inspection

3 citations.

High risk Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat

State rule 746.2424 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat"

Inspector's note: An infant was observed sleeping on the floor on top of a tummy time pillow during the inspection. This was corrected when the child was bring into the crib for nap time.

Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified by the state Jun 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Groups may not be larger than the state's maximum group size for the children's ages.

State rule 746.1609 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children"

Inspector's note: One classroom was observed to be out of ratio during the inspection. This was corrected when one child left the operation.

Corrected Jun 5, 2025, verified by the state Jun 16, 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 746.2421(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional"

Inspector's note: One child did not have the current infant feeding instruction available for review. This was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Nov 22, 2024: Inspection

No citations.

Nov 14, 2024: Inspection

No citations.

Nov 13, 2024: Investigation of a report

1 citation.

High risk The state prohibits certain punishments of children, such as hitting, grabbing, shaming, withholding food or rest, or locking a child in a room.

State rule 746.2805(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment"

Inspector's note: The director observed on the camera footage a caregiver pushing a child away which resulting in the child falling on the floor.

Corrected Nov 14, 2024, verified by the state Nov 22, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Nov 13, 2024: Inspection

No citations.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 4 visits and 4 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 Dreamers Preschool on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1797394.

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