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Little Lions Prep & Play

24 critical, 40 serious, 4 minor findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Apr 15, 2026.

1101 S Hall St, Ennis, TX 75119 · (469) 881-1671

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At a glance

Inspection record · 36 monthsStatewide licensed centers, n=9,617

Critical findings24 critical, 40 serious, 4 minor across 32 inspections and 0 investigations (32 visits). Most recent critical: Apr 15, 2026.

Critical24 vs median 4

55% of centers have at least one

Serious40 vs median 8

75% of centers have at least one

LicenseSince 2025Full Permit

Practical6:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · Licensed capacity 60

Texas HHSC operation #1802901 · last checked against Texas Sep 16, 2026

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Meals providedListed
Snacks providedListed
Before-school careListed
After-school careListed
Transportation to/from schoolListed
Drop-in careNot listed
Part-time careNot listed
Field tripsListed
Skill classesNot listed
Weekend careNot listed
Night careNot listed
AccreditedNot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesNot accepted

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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.

2026
Apr 15, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  At the time of inspection, there is a caregiver careing for ten children the 3-4 year old class unsupervised.
  Corrected Apr 16, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
Apr 15, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  At the time of inspection, there is a caregiver careing for ten children the 3-4 year old class unsupervised.
  Corrected Apr 16, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
Apr 15, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  At the time of inspection, there is a caregiver careing for ten children the 3-4 year old class unsupervised.
  Corrected Apr 16, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
Apr 15, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Initial background checks submitted - At the time you hire someone
  At the time of inspection, there is a caregiver careing for ten children the 3-4 year old class unsupervised.
  Corrected Apr 16, 2026, verified May 6, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.621(a)(2).
Mar 18, 2026Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  At the time of inspection the vehicle used to transport children has not been equipped with the electronic child safety alarm system.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
  At the time of inspection the operation is over capacity in the Infant rooms by four infants age group 0-17 months.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  At the time of inspection, annual training documentation is not available for revew.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  At the time of inspection several staff memebers are missing some or all of the required annual training hours.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Mar 18, 2026Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
  At the time of inspection the operation is over capacity in the Infant rooms by four infants age group 0-17 months.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  At the time of inspection the vehicle used to transport children has not been equipped with the electronic child safety alarm system.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  At the time of inspection, annual training documentation is not available for revew.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  At the time of inspection several staff memebers are missing some or all of the required annual training hours.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
Mar 18, 2026Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
  At the time of inspection the operation is over capacity in the Infant rooms by four infants age group 0-17 months.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  At the time of inspection the vehicle used to transport children has not been equipped with the electronic child safety alarm system.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  At the time of inspection several staff memebers are missing some or all of the required annual training hours.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  At the time of inspection, annual training documentation is not available for revew.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
Mar 18, 2026Inspection
6 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  At the time of inspection the vehicle used to transport children has not been equipped with the electronic child safety alarm system.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
  At the time of inspection the operation is over capacity in the Infant rooms by four infants age group 0-17 months.
  Corrected Mar 19, 2026, verified Apr 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  At the time of inspection, annual training documentation is not available for revew.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  At the time of inspection several staff memebers are missing some or all of the required annual training hours.
  Corrected Apr 1, 2026, verified Apr 15, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
Feb 26, 2026Inspection
7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
  At the time of inspection the operation is over capacity in the Infant rooms.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  At the time of inspection the vehicle used to transport children has not been equipped with the electronic child safety alarm system.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  At the time of inspection, annual training documentation is not available for revew.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Infant classrooms are very dark prevent safe entrance into the rooms.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  At the time of inspection several staff memebers are missing some or all of the required annual training hours.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
Feb 26, 2026Inspection
7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  At the time of inspection the vehicle used to transport children has not been equipped with the electronic child safety alarm system.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
  At the time of inspection the operation is over capacity in the Infant rooms.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Infant classrooms are very dark prevent safe entrance into the rooms.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  At the time of inspection, annual training documentation is not available for revew.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  At the time of inspection several staff memebers are missing some or all of the required annual training hours.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
Feb 26, 2026Inspection
7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
  At the time of inspection the operation is over capacity in the Infant rooms.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(11).
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  At the time of inspection the vehicle used to transport children has not been equipped with the electronic child safety alarm system.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  At the time of inspection several staff memebers are missing some or all of the required annual training hours.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  At the time of inspection, annual training documentation is not available for revew.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Infant classrooms are very dark prevent safe entrance into the rooms.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
Feb 26, 2026Inspection
7 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Electronic Child Safety Alarm - is equipped in each vehicle
  At the time of inspection the vehicle used to transport children has not been equipped with the electronic child safety alarm system.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5625(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
  AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity
  At the time of inspection the operation is over capacity in the Infant rooms.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.201(11).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Adequate Lighting During Naptime
  Infant classrooms are very dark prevent safe entrance into the rooms.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2911.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
  At the time of inspection, annual training documentation is not available for revew.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1311(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
  At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  At the time of inspection several staff memebers are missing some or all of the required annual training hours.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
  At the time of inspection several staff member's First Aid documentation has expired.
  Corrected Mar 6, 2026, verified Mar 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1315(b).
2025
Sep 23, 2025 to Sep 23, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 23, 2025 inspection
- Sep 23, 2025 inspection
- Sep 23, 2025 inspection
- Sep 23, 2025 inspection
Feb 26, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  1 file out of 10 did not have required immunizations
  Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
  2 out of 7 staff did not have required pre-service training due to no childcare experience.
  Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1305(a)(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  7 out of 7 staff did not have the required affidavit.
  Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Feb 26, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  1 file out of 10 did not have required immunizations
  Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
  2 out of 7 staff did not have required pre-service training due to no childcare experience.
  Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1305(a)(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  7 out of 7 staff did not have the required affidavit.
  Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Feb 26, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  1 file out of 10 did not have required immunizations
  Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
  2 out of 7 staff did not have required pre-service training due to no childcare experience.
  Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1305(a)(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  7 out of 7 staff did not have the required affidavit.
  Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Feb 26, 2025Inspection
3 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Required Immunizations
  1 file out of 10 did not have required immunizations
  Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.613(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
  2 out of 7 staff did not have required pre-service training due to no childcare experience.
  Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1305(a)(1).
- MinorTexas: Medium Low
  Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
  7 out of 7 staff did not have the required affidavit.
  Corrected Mar 5, 2025, verified Mar 10, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.901(4).
Jan 7, 2025 to Jan 7, 20254 inspections
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- Jan 7, 2025 inspection
2024
Sep 12, 2024 to Dec 5, 20248 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Sep 12, 2024 inspection
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- Sep 12, 2024 inspection

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