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Little Hands International Preschool

4 critical, 16 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Dec 5, 2025.

8830 Cainwood Ln, Austin, TX 78729 · (512) 919-0019

At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsAustin licensed centers, n=462

Critical findings4 critical, 16 serious, 0 minor across 16 inspections and 4 investigations (20 visits). Most recent critical: Dec 5, 2025.

Critical4 vs median 0

45% of centers have at least one

Serious16 vs median 8

68% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2022Full Permit

Practical7:45a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 87

Texas HHSC operation #1726260 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedNot listed
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Before-school careNot listed
After-school careNot listed
Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
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Inspection record

Visits available in our Texas data, newest first. Visits with findings are shown in full; runs of clean visits are folded into one line. Findings are quoted from the inspector's report with the Texas risk level beside our severity.

Inspection history is one input into your decision, not a guarantee of safety or a rating of care quality. How to read this record.

2025
Dec 5, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A caregiver, with direct access to children, was present without a background check eligibility. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  Operation only had checklist completed from 12/2025. They could not locate previous checklists to prove checks are being done at least monthly.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified Dec 22, 2025. Standard 746.4751(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation has not had a health inspection since 9/2024.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified Dec 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three caregivers did not have the required health and safety trainings.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified Dec 8, 2025. Standard 746.1309(e).
Dec 5, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A caregiver, with direct access to children, was present without a background check eligibility. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three caregivers did not have the required health and safety trainings.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified Dec 8, 2025. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation has not had a health inspection since 9/2024.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified Dec 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  Operation only had checklist completed from 12/2025. They could not locate previous checklists to prove checks are being done at least monthly.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified Dec 22, 2025. Standard 746.4751(b).
Dec 5, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A caregiver, with direct access to children, was present without a background check eligibility. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  Operation only had checklist completed from 12/2025. They could not locate previous checklists to prove checks are being done at least monthly.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified Dec 22, 2025. Standard 746.4751(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three caregivers did not have the required health and safety trainings.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified Dec 8, 2025. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation has not had a health inspection since 9/2024.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified Dec 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
Dec 5, 2025Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  A caregiver, with direct access to children, was present without a background check eligibility. The caregiver was sent home during the inspection.
  Corrected Dec 5, 2025, verified Dec 8, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Annual Sanitation Inspection
  The operation has not had a health inspection since 9/2024.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified Dec 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3401(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training- Required Content
  Three caregivers did not have the required health and safety trainings.
  Corrected Jan 5, 2026, verified Dec 8, 2025. Standard 746.1309(e).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
  Operation only had checklist completed from 12/2025. They could not locate previous checklists to prove checks are being done at least monthly.
  Corrected Dec 8, 2025, verified Dec 22, 2025. Standard 746.4751(b).
Jan 6, 2025 to Jun 10, 20258 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 10, 2025 inspection
- Jun 10, 2025 inspection
- Jun 10, 2025 inspection
- Jun 10, 2025 inspection
- Jun 6, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 6, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 6, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jun 6, 2025 complaint investigation
- Jan 6, 2025 inspection
- Jan 6, 2025 inspection
- Jan 6, 2025 inspection
- Jan 6, 2025 inspection
2024
Jan 9, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the loose fill for a 4 ft slide was only 2 inches deep. It is required to be 6 inches deep in the slide, use zone, area.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2024, verified Jan 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Jan 9, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the loose fill for a 4 ft slide was only 2 inches deep. It is required to be 6 inches deep in the slide, use zone, area.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2024, verified Jan 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Jan 9, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the loose fill for a 4 ft slide was only 2 inches deep. It is required to be 6 inches deep in the slide, use zone, area.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2024, verified Jan 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).
Jan 9, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  During the monitoring inspection it was observed that the loose fill for a 4 ft slide was only 2 inches deep. It is required to be 6 inches deep in the slide, use zone, area.
  Corrected Jan 23, 2024, verified Jan 22, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4907(a)(1).

Show 36 older visits, not counted above

2023
Feb 13, 2023 to Feb 13, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Feb 13, 2023 inspection
- Feb 13, 2023 inspection
- Feb 13, 2023 inspection
- Feb 13, 2023 inspection
Jan 18, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  During the inspection, a caregiver was observed standing in the doorway supervising a group of children located inside of the classroom getting ready for nap and another group sitting in the hallway waiting to use the restroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver had the children in the classroom go out and sit in the hallway with the rest of the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  A review of records, one staff did not have documentation of the required 24- hour pre-service training. This was corrected at inspection when the staff added the additional proof of prior employment to the personnel record.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
Jan 18, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  A review of records, one staff did not have documentation of the required 24- hour pre-service training. This was corrected at inspection when the staff added the additional proof of prior employment to the personnel record.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  During the inspection, a caregiver was observed standing in the doorway supervising a group of children located inside of the classroom getting ready for nap and another group sitting in the hallway waiting to use the restroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver had the children in the classroom go out and sit in the hallway with the rest of the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).
Jan 18, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  During the inspection, a caregiver was observed standing in the doorway supervising a group of children located inside of the classroom getting ready for nap and another group sitting in the hallway waiting to use the restroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver had the children in the classroom go out and sit in the hallway with the rest of the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  A review of records, one staff did not have documentation of the required 24- hour pre-service training. This was corrected at inspection when the staff added the additional proof of prior employment to the personnel record.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
Jan 18, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training
  A review of records, one staff did not have documentation of the required 24- hour pre-service training. This was corrected at inspection when the staff added the additional proof of prior employment to the personnel record.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(2)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Caregivers Physically Present
  During the inspection, a caregiver was observed standing in the doorway supervising a group of children located inside of the classroom getting ready for nap and another group sitting in the hallway waiting to use the restroom. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver had the children in the classroom go out and sit in the hallway with the rest of the children.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1613(a)(6).
2022
Aug 10, 2022 to Aug 10, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 10, 2022 inspection
- Aug 10, 2022 inspection
- Aug 10, 2022 inspection
- Aug 10, 2022 inspection
Mar 1, 2022Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Mar 1, 2022Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Mar 1, 2022Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Mar 1, 2022Assessment
1 finding · minor
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Report Number of Employees
  A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
  Corrected Mar 4, 2022, verified Mar 1, 2022. Standard 746.303(b).
Jan 28, 2022 to Jan 28, 20224 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 28, 2022 inspection
- Jan 28, 2022 inspection
- Jan 28, 2022 inspection
- Jan 28, 2022 inspection
Jan 12, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One caregiver's records out of six reviwed did not have current CPR and first aid certification.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2022, verified Jan 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One caregiver's Records out of six reviewed did not have a notarized Licensing Affidavit within their files.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2022, verified Jan 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Jan 12, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One caregiver's records out of six reviwed did not have current CPR and first aid certification.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2022, verified Jan 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One caregiver's Records out of six reviewed did not have a notarized Licensing Affidavit within their files.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2022, verified Jan 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Jan 12, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One caregiver's records out of six reviwed did not have current CPR and first aid certification.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2022, verified Jan 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One caregiver's Records out of six reviewed did not have a notarized Licensing Affidavit within their files.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2022, verified Jan 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Jan 12, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  One caregiver's records out of six reviwed did not have current CPR and first aid certification.
  Corrected Jan 26, 2022, verified Jan 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  One caregiver's Records out of six reviewed did not have a notarized Licensing Affidavit within their files.
  Corrected Jan 19, 2022, verified Jan 19, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Jan 8, 2022 to Jan 8, 20224 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 8, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 8, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 8, 2022 complaint investigation
- Jan 8, 2022 complaint investigation
2021
Sep 27, 2021 to Dec 8, 20218 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Dec 8, 2021 inspection
- Dec 8, 2021 inspection
- Dec 8, 2021 inspection
- Dec 8, 2021 inspection
- Sep 27, 2021 inspection
- Sep 27, 2021 inspection
- Sep 27, 2021 inspection
- Sep 27, 2021 inspection

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