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My Little Rascals Development Center

Licensed child-care center in Dallas, TX 75232 · Texas operation #1741706

Record summary

11 high-risk · 35 total

11 high-risk citations in the last 24 months (35 citations in all, from 24 inspections, 5 investigations and 1 assessment); last inspection Oct 1, 2026.

3 of 35 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
5554 S Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75232
Phone
(214) 331-7500
Ages served
Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
Hours
Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Licensed capacity
141 children
Child care subsidy
Yes, accepts subsidies (such as Workforce Solutions CCS)
Type
Licensed child-care center
Permit
Full Permit since Jan 6, 2023
Director
KRISTI COVINGTON
Programs
School Age Care, Before School Care, Accredited, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, Skill Classes, Part Time Care, Transportation to/from School

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 1, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 25, 2026: Inspection

2 citations.

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: Four out of ten children did not have shot records available for review.

Corrected Oct 16, 2026, verified by the state Oct 28, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

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: Two employees did not have the notarized affidavit available for review.

Corrected Oct 8, 2026, verified by the state Oct 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Sep 10, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Sep 3, 2026: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: During the visit, there were three infants sitting in a table with without straps. The specific age is 0-11 months.

Corrected Sep 14, 2026, verified by the state Sep 25, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Sep 2, 2026: Investigation of a report

2 citations.

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(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Prohibited Punishments - Grabbing and Pulling"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation, and a violation was found. It was determined that a caregiver inappropriately grabbed and pulled on a young child who was sitting on the floor playing with objects.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Oct 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

High risk The operation must report to the state any situation that places children at risk.

State rule 746.305(a)(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Situation Placing Children at Risk"

Inspector's note: This standard was evaluated as part of an investigation, and a violation was found. It was determined that the operation did not report the incident to the childcare regulations regarding a caregiver and a victim.

Corrected Sep 28, 2026, verified by the state Oct 1, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jul 22, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Jul 16, 2026: Inspection

2 citations.

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: During the monitoring visit, there were three children present who were between 0-11 months old in the classroom with children aged 6-8. There were also children in the classroom aged 3 and 4 years old. There was a total of sixteen children in the classroom. The classroom was split into two classes, and nine children continued to be in the classroom; the ages were 2, 3 and 4 years old mixed with children 0-11 months old.

Corrected Jul 17, 2026, verified by the state Jul 22, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: During the visit, there was a nine-month-old infant eating breakfast in a high chair without straps. The caregiver strapped the infant into the high chair upon the inspector's request.

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

Jun 9, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

May 27, 2026: Inspection

5 citations.

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: During the visit, the director did not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate available for review.

Corrected Jun 12, 2026, verified by the state Jun 18, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk Infant equipment such as high chairs and swings must be used with their safety straps.

State rule 746.2407 (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps"

Inspector's note: During the visit, there was an 11-month-old infant not strapped in a high chair while eating breakfast.

Corrected May 27, 2026, verified by the state Jun 9, 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: During the visit, there were three children present in the classroom with the television on. The ages of the children were 11 months, 14 months, and 21 months old.

Corrected while the inspector was there. 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 visit, the television was on while children were eating breakfast. The caregiver turned the television off upon request.

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

Low risk Employees and caregivers must meet the minimum qualifications, including the signed affidavit (Form 2985).

State rule 746.1105(3) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)"

Inspector's note: During the monitoring visit, five staff members did not have the notarized affidavit available for review.

Corrected Jun 5, 2026, verified by the state Jun 9, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

May 6, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Apr 15, 2026: Inspection

3 citations.

Medium-high risk Each infant's bottles and cups must be labelled with the child's name.

State rule 746.2419(6) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups"

Inspector's note: During the visit, the bottles were not labled in the classroom.

Corrected Apr 22, 2026, verified by the state May 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: During the visit today, the operation did not have a current health inspection available for review.

Corrected May 15, 2026, verified by the state Jun 5, 2026. 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: During the visit today, the operation did not have a monthly feeding form for an 8-month-old child in the classroom.

Corrected Apr 22, 2026, verified by the state May 6, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jan 13, 2026: Inspection

No citations.

Nov 19, 2025: Inspection

2 citations.

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: One van used for transportation did not have the electronic safety alarm installed.

Corrected Jan 15, 2026, verified by the state Jan 13, 2026. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The director and employees must complete 2 hours of transportation-safety training every year.

State rule 746.1316(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually"

Inspector's note: The director did not have current transportation safety training.

Corrected Nov 28, 2025, verified by the state Nov 24, 2025.

Oct 16, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Oct 14, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

High risk A person may not be at the operation until their background check result has come back and allows it.

State rule 745.641 (licensing rules for every operation): "Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was observed supervising infants prior to the operation receiving the results of the person's eligibility from CBCU. The caregiver left the operation.

Corrected Oct 14, 2025, verified by the state Oct 16, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Oct 1, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

Medium-high risk The center must be properly heated, lighted and ventilated.

State rule 746.3407(10) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly"

Inspector's note: The operation does not have adequate air circulation and the thermostat is not operable.

Corrected Oct 10, 2025, verified by the state Oct 14, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Sep 3, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Aug 16, 2025: Investigation of a report

5 citations.

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: The standard was evaluated as related to a DFPS investigation, and it was determined caregivers exhibited poor judgment by overlooking the essential needs of a child and continuing to transport the child to school after receiving an injury.

Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified by the state Oct 1, 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: The standard was evaluated as related to a DFPS investigation and it was found that caregivers were not providing adequate and consistent supervision, resulting in a child sustaining an injury.

Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified by the state Oct 1, 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: The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants.

Corrected Aug 27, 2025, verified by the state Sep 3, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The operation must comply with child-care laws and rules.

State rule 746.201(9) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Complying with Laws and Rules"

Inspector's note: The standard was evaluated as related to a DFPS investigation, and it was found that the operation failed to provide requested documentation.

Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified by the state Oct 1, 2025.

Medium-high risk The operation must report to the state a child's injury that needs treatment by a health-care professional or hospitalization.

State rule 746.305(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization"

Inspector's note: The standard was evaluated as related to a DFPS investigation and It was determined that the operation knew a child received medical treatment for an injury but failed to notify licensing promptly.

Corrected Sep 29, 2025, verified by the state Oct 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Aug 11, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Aug 8, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

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 child was able to exit the classroom and remain unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes.

Corrected Aug 8, 2025, verified by the state Aug 11, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Aug 6, 2025: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Jul 7, 2025: Investigation of a report

No citations.

Jun 23, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jun 18, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

High risk If a subject of background check at your operation is under investigation for abuse or neglect you must notify Licensing immediately

State rule 745.673 (licensing rules for every operation): "If a subject of background check at your operation is under investigation for abuse or neglect you must notify Licensing immediately"

Inspector's note: A caregiver was supervising five children in a classroom with a condition to not being left alone. An additional caregiver was not present in the classroom.

Corrected Jun 18, 2025, verified by the state Jun 23, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jun 16, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

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 child was permitted to walk outside between the buildings without proper supervision.

Corrected Jun 16, 2025, verified by the state Jun 18, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jun 12, 2025: Investigation of a self-report

No citations.

Feb 13, 2025: Assessment

1 citation.

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 provided documentation of a current fire inspection.

Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified by the state Mar 21, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jan 13, 2025: Inspection

No citations.

Jan 8, 2025: Inspection

1 citation.

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: One caregiver was observed caring for 6 children ages 4-17 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The classroom was out of ratio by 2.

Corrected Jan 8, 2025, verified by the state Jan 13, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Jan 2, 2025: Inspection

6 citations.

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 did not have a current fire inspection.

Corrected Jan 31, 2025, verified by the state Feb 13, 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: One caregiver was observed caring for 5 children ages 4-17 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The classroom was out of ratio by 1.

Corrected Jan 2, 2025, verified by the state Jan 8, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).

Medium-high risk The center must have an annual sanitation (health) inspection.

State rule 746.3401(a) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Annual Sanitation Inspection"

Inspector's note: The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.

Corrected Mar 7, 2025, verified by the state Feb 13, 2025.

Medium-high risk Each child's file must list the child's allergies and hold a completed food allergy plan.

State rule 746.605(15) (minimum standards for child-care centers): "Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan"

Inspector's note: Two childrens files did not have a food allergy plan.

Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified by the state Jan 13, 2025.

Medium risk Drills must be documented.

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

Inspector's note: The operation did not have documentation of completed fire drills.

Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified by the state Jan 13, 2025. 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: Three children's files did not have immunization documentation.

Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified by the state Jan 13, 2025.

In the year before that (Nov 12, 2023 to Nov 12, 2024): 13 visits and 11 citations. Older history is on the official record.

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Official record

The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: My Little Rascals Development Center on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1741706.

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