Yatrice Smith
Registered child-care home in Little Elm, TX 75068 ยท Texas operation #1800452
Record summary
7 citations, none high-risk
No high-risk citations in the last 24 months (7 citations in all, from 1 inspection); last inspection Jun 24, 2025.
0 of 7 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.
Details
- Address
- 1109 Horsemint Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068
- Phone
- (469) 722-2301
- Ages served
- Infants, Toddlers, Pre-K, School age
- Hours
- Mon to Fri, 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
- Child care subsidy
- No, per the state record
- Type
- Registered child-care home
- Permit
- Registered since Aug 28, 2024
- Programs
- School Age Care, Meals Provided, After School Care, Snacks Provided, Drop-In Care, 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
Jun 24, 2025: Inspection
7 citations.
Medium-high risk The home, grounds and equipment must be kept clean and sanitary.
State rule 747.3203 (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Sanitation of Building, Grounds and Equipment"
Inspector's note: The daycare area was found to have some cotton balls scattered and leftover food on the floor. The walls had dirty spots and the floor was covered in dust.
Corrected Jun 25, 2025, verified by the state Jul 2, 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 747.3501(1) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered"
Inspector's note: Outlets in the daycare area were uncovered.
Corrected Jul 4, 2025, verified by the state Jul 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium-high risk A sign-in and sign-out record must be kept for every child, as the state requires.
State rule 747.635(a) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Sign-in and Sign-out Logs Maintained"
Inspector's note: Sign in/out logs were not available during the inspection.
Corrected Jul 1, 2025, verified by the state Jul 1, 2025. The inspector gave technical assistance (advice on how to comply).
Medium risk Each child's file must hold the required admission information.
State rule 747.603(a)(2) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Admission Information"
Inspector's note: Three children were missing their admission information during the inspection.
Corrected Jul 1, 2025, verified by the state Jul 14, 2025.
Medium risk Each child's file must hold a health statement.
State rule 747.603(a)(3) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Health Statement"
Inspector's note: Three children were missing a health statement during the inspection.
Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 14, 2025.
Medium risk Each child's file must hold current immunization records.
State rule 747.603(a)(4) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Children's Records - Immunizations"
Inspector's note: Two children were missing an immunization record during the inspection.
Corrected Jul 11, 2025, verified by the state Jul 17, 2025.
Medium risk Safety drill documentation must be kept and made available.
State rule 747.801(7) (minimum standards for child-care homes): "Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Drills Documentation"
Inspector's note: Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors were not available during the inspection,
Corrected Jul 1, 2025, verified by the state Jul 1, 2025.
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.
- High risk: breaking it can put a child in immediate danger (for example supervision, ratios, safe sleep, background checks, prohibited punishment).
- Medium-high risk: a real safety or health concern, but usually less immediate (for example hazards in a room, missing medical or allergy information, required training).
- Medium risk: important for health and safety over time (for example records, drills, equipment upkeep).
- Medium-low risk: mostly paperwork or reporting that supports safety.
- Low risk: administrative requirements with little direct risk to children.
Official record
The full record, including older history, is on the state's site: Yatrice Smith on Search Texas Child Care. Texas operation #1800452.
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