Little Thinkers of West Oaks, LLC

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: A play structure on the outdoor play area contained bolts were observed to be potruding from a piece of equipment.

Corrected Nov 3, 2026, verified by the state Nov 4, 2026.

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: Several paint cans were observed inside of a play house on the outdoor play area..

Corrected Nov 3, 2026, verified by the state Oct 27, 2026.

Medium-high risk Active-play use zones must have loose-fill or unitary surfacing.

State rule 746.4901(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing"

Inspector's note: A slide was observed to have no surfacing in the use zone area.

Corrected Nov 3, 2026, verified by the state Nov 4, 2026.

Medium-high risk Caregivers of children under 24 months must complete the extra annual training topics for that age group.

State rule 746.1309(d) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required"

Inspector's note: The caregiver in the infant class does not have current SIDS training, Shaken Baby Syndrome training, and Early Brain Development training.

Corrected Oct 12, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026.

Medium-high risk The director and each caregiver must have current pediatric first aid training (with rescue breathing and choking).

State rule 746.1315(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking."

Inspector's note: Of the seven caregivers reviewed, one caregiver did not have CPR and First Aid training.

Corrected Oct 23, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026.

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: Six of the seven caregiver files reviewed contained online CPR training with no additional hands-on training.

Corrected Oct 23, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026.

Medium-high risk Food must be stored, prepared and served as the state's food-service rules require.

State rule 746.3317(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Discard Single-Service Items"

Inspector's note: Several unlabeled disposable juice bottles were observed in a bucket in the freezer. According to the caregiver, they are used to serve water to the children.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 15, 2026.

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 outside play area contained a broken play structure, bolts were observed to be potruding from a piece of equipment, a small bike with no pedals, a broken basketball goal, a small car with no doors attached,a missing board on the fence, and spider webs on a climbing structure.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026.

Medium-high risk Hazardous materials must be used, stored and disposed of safely.

State rule 746.3407(13) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Using, Storing and Disposing of Hazardous Materials"

Inspector's note: Bleach and fabulosa were observed to be stored in a low cabinet that was accessible to children.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 15, 2026.

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: There was a vape cartridge and cigarette box located immediately outside the fence area that leads to the playground. Several paint cans were observed inside of a play house.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must review the list of unsafe children's products and remove any it has.

State rule 746.4135(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Products- Review list and Remove unsafe products"

Inspector's note: A baby rocker that has has been recalled since August 2022 was observed to be in the infant room.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

Medium-high risk Active-play use zones must have loose-fill or unitary surfacing.

State rule 746.4901(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing"

Inspector's note: A slide was observed to have no surfacing in the use zone area.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026.

Medium risk Caregivers' annual training must cover the topics the state requires, and be documented.

State rule 746.1309(e) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Documented Annual Training- Required Content"

Inspector's note: Seven of seven staff files reviewed did not have current training in the following topics: (1)Emergency preparedness. (2)Preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations (3)Administering medication. (4)Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction (5)Understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic (6)Handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026.

Medium risk The first-aid kit's supplies must not be expired.

State rule 746.4003(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired"

Inspector's note: Several tubes of neosprin and pain relief cream were observed to be expired between 2019-2024.

Corrected Oct 5, 2026, verified by the state Oct 15, 2026.

Medium risk The operation must keep the children's records the state requires in each child's file.

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

Inspector's note: Five out of 10 children records reviewed didnot have a health statement.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 20, 2026.

Medium risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

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

Inspector's note: Four out of seven staff files reviewed did not contain a pre-employment affidavit. Five out of seven staff files reviewed did not contain education documents. Two out of seven staff files reviewed had no selection of pre-service or exemption from pre-service status.

Corrected Oct 23, 2026.

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: First aid and CPR training was missing on file for one staff. This was corrected during inspection.

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

Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.

State rule 746.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Children's Records - Health Statement"

Inspector's note: There was no health statement on file for one out of three files check.

Corrected Oct 17, 2025, verified by the state Oct 22, 2025.

Medium risk Each employee's file must show the employee meets the state's requirements.

State rule 746.901(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements"

Inspector's note: Diploma was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.

Corrected Oct 24, 2025, verified by the state Oct 23, 2025.

Medium-low risk Each child's file must hold all the admission information the state requires (such as contacts, medical authorization and permissions).

State rule 746.605(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Date of Admission"

Inspector's note: Date of admission was missing on one one file out of four files checked. This was corrected during inspection.

Corrected while the inspector was there.

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 received their annual fire inspection. Last dated inspection was 12/26/2023.

Corrected Feb 28, 2025, verified by the state Feb 27, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Caregivers must supervise every child at all times: close enough to step in, and always aware of what each child is doing.

State rule 746.1205(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Supervision ensures each child's safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child's on going activity"

Inspector's note: A 7yr old child was observed to be unservised in a kitchen/cafeteria area. The child was observed climbing on a sink to plug something into an outlet located behind the refrigerator.

Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Feb 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infant areas must be free of objects that could cause choking.

State rule 746.2401(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers"

Inspector's note: An 11 month old infant was observed to be sleep in a ctib with a pacificer clipped to them. A 12 month old was observed to be sleeping with a stuffed animal.

Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Feb 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Infants under 12 months may sleep with only a snug-fitting sheet and mattress cover in the crib.

State rule 746.2415(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age"

Inspector's note: Upon arrival, an 11 month old was observed to be sleep with several toys in the cdrib. NOTE: The child was asleep for the duration of the inspection. The toys were observed in the crib for 15 mintues before being removed by the caregiver.

Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Feb 18, 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 received their annual fire inspection. Last dated inspection was 12/26/2023.

Corrected Mar 20, 2025, verified by the state Feb 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

State rule 746.5209(c) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits"

Inspector's note: Multiple shelves were observed to be used to create a separate area for your youngest infants. The shelves blocked to only path to the door.

Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Feb 18, 2025. 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: 6 infants between 8mo-11mo were observed with 1 caregiver. The caregiver was over ratio by 2.

Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Feb 18, 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: Crinbs in the infant room were not observed to have snug fitted sheets.

Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Feb 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Caregivers' hands must be washed when diapering.

State rule 746.3505(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed changing 2 diapers. The caregiver wore a glove one one hand. The caregiver did not remove the glove after either diaper change and did not wash their hands in between the diaper changes.

Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Feb 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The infant's hands must be washed after a diaper change.

State rule 746.3505(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Diapering Procedures - Wash Infant's Hands"

Inspector's note: A caregiver did not wash the hands of two infants after a diaper change.

Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Feb 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Screen time must be related to planned activities.

State rule 746.2207(c)(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities"

Inspector's note: A group of children was observed to be watching Paw Patrol on tv. The show was not related to an activity.

Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Feb 18, 2025. 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: A group of 2yrs old was observed to be watching Frozen during nap time.

Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Feb 18, 2025.

Medium risk Toddlers must never be allowed to sleep or walk with a bottle or cup.

State rule 746.2505(4)(C) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Never Allow Toddlers to Sleep or Walk With Bottles and Training Cups"

Inspector's note: A 2yr old was observed to be sleeping with a training cup.

Corrected Feb 13, 2025, verified by the state Feb 18, 2025.

High risk Employees and caregivers must show competence, good judgment and self-control.

State rule 746.1201(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control"

Inspector's note: Based on DFPS investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a caregiver did not intervene to keep one child from hitting another child.

Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified by the state Mar 31, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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(5) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Humiliating, Rejecting, Yelling"

Inspector's note: Based on DFPS investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a caregiver humiliated a child when a six-year-old child was not treated with respect due to being placed in a highchair for discipline.

Corrected Mar 17, 2025, verified by the state Mar 31, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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(8) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out"

Inspector's note: Based on DFPS investigation there is enough evidence to validate that a six-year-old child was placed in a highchair as a form of discipline.

Corrected Feb 25, 2025, verified by the state Mar 6, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-low risk The operation must report its number of employees to the state.

State rule 746.303(b) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Number of Employees"

Inspector's note: All Licensed childcare centers must annually report to CCR the number of employees who left employment the previous year by January 15. The deadline for entering the number of employees who left employment in 2023 is 1/15/2024. If you have not already you must log in to your childcare regulation account and report the number of employee that left your employment in 2023

Corrected Jan 30, 2025, verified by the state Feb 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Field Trips - Signed Permission

State rule 746.3001(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Field Trips - Signed Permission"

Inspector's note: Based on the investigation conducted by DFPS and the follow up conducted by Licensing representative nothing was posted to notify parent of the field trip to director's home and the operation did not receive any signed permission from parents who went on this field trip.

Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified by the state Feb 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Field Trips - Notification to Parents

State rule 746.3003 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Field Trips - Notification to Parents"

Inspector's note: Notification of field trip was not posted in a prominent place were parents and others may view it. This notice must remain posted until all children on the field trip have returned to the daycare.

Corrected Feb 21, 2025, verified by the state Feb 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk Each child's file must hold an emergency medical authorization.

State rule 746.605(11) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization"

Inspector's note: There was no Emergency medical authorization on file for one out of four files checked.

Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified by the state Nov 18, 2024. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium risk Each employee's file must show the employee meets the state's requirements.

State rule 746.901(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements"

Inspector's note: Proof of education was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.

Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified by the state Nov 18, 2024.

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the personnel records the state requires (such as signed affidavits, dates of employment and proof of qualifications).

State rule 746.901(1) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Dates of Employment"

Inspector's note: Date of employment was missing on file for one out of four staff files checked.

Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified by the state Nov 18, 2024.

Medium-low risk Each employee's file must hold the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.901(4) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: Notarized affidavit was missing on file for two out of four files checked.

Corrected Nov 22, 2024, verified by the state Nov 18, 2024.