Little Learners Children's Academy
219 E Elm St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
12 critical, 28 serious findings across 72 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 8, 2026.
56 inspections · 16 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Licensed capacity: 43 children. This is not the number of open places.
Programs & learning
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Part Time Care
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State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
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- Accepts child care subsidiesListed
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12 critical, 28 serious findings across 72 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jun 8, 2026.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
10 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 746.2807 (4 visits); 746.2805 (4 visits); 746.2207(c)(4) (4 visits); 746.1605(1) (4 visits); 746.5205(1) (4 visits); 746.1201(1) (4 visits); 746.2405(1) (4 visits); 746.5101(a) (4 visits); 746.3701 (4 visits); 746.2405(2) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Jun 17, 2026.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
72 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Employees Discipline Own Children
Based on video footage it was determined a caregiver inappropriately discipline their own child while the child was in care at the operation.
State verification published Jun 17, 2026.
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.
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- 2026
- Jun 9, 2026 to Jul 1, 202612 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Jul 1, 2026 inspection
- Jul 1, 2026 inspection
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- Jul 1, 2026 inspection
- Jun 17, 2026 inspection
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- Jun 17, 2026 inspection
- Jun 9, 2026 inspection
- Jun 9, 2026 inspection
- Jun 9, 2026 inspection
- Jun 9, 2026 inspection
- Jun 8, 2026Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed on video placing a child roughly down on their nap mat.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
Based on video footage it was determined a caregiver inappropriately discipline their own child while the child was in care at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
- Jun 8, 2026Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed on video placing a child roughly down on their nap mat.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
Based on video footage it was determined a caregiver inappropriately discipline their own child while the child was in care at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
- Jun 8, 2026Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed on video placing a child roughly down on their nap mat.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
Based on video footage it was determined a caregiver inappropriately discipline their own child while the child was in care at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
- Jun 8, 2026Self-reported incident2 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
A caregiver was observed on video placing a child roughly down on their nap mat.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2805.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Employees Discipline Own Children
Based on video footage it was determined a caregiver inappropriately discipline their own child while the child was in care at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2807.
- Feb 18, 2026 to Feb 18, 20264 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Feb 18, 2026 inspection
- Feb 18, 2026 inspection
- Feb 18, 2026 inspection
- Feb 18, 2026 inspection
- Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A child in care was observed uses their tablet during naptime.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 15 month old infant was observed in a classroom with a child in care that had an 18 month age gap. The other child was 4 years old. The infant was placed back into the Infant Classroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A child in care was observed uses their tablet during naptime.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 15 month old infant was observed in a classroom with a child in care that had an 18 month age gap. The other child was 4 years old. The infant was placed back into the Infant Classroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 15 month old infant was observed in a classroom with a child in care that had an 18 month age gap. The other child was 4 years old. The infant was placed back into the Infant Classroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A child in care was observed uses their tablet during naptime.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
A 15 month old infant was observed in a classroom with a child in care that had an 18 month age gap. The other child was 4 years old. The infant was placed back into the Infant Classroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1605(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
A child in care was observed uses their tablet during naptime.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- Feb 9, 2026 to Feb 9, 20264 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Feb 9, 2026 self-reported incident
- Feb 9, 2026 self-reported incident
- Feb 9, 2026 self-reported incident
- Feb 9, 2026 self-reported incident
- 2025
- Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation last documented and completed a fire drill in October of 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation last documented and completed a fire drill in October of 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation last documented and completed a fire drill in October of 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation last documented and completed a fire drill in October of 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5205(1).
- Mar 11, 2025 to Mar 11, 20254 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
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- Mar 11, 2025 inspection
- 2024
- Feb 7, 2024 to Dec 3, 202416 inspections and 4 investigationsNo findingsShow
- Dec 3, 2024 inspection
- Dec 3, 2024 inspection
- Dec 3, 2024 inspection
- Dec 3, 2024 inspection
- Dec 2, 2024 complaint investigation
- Dec 2, 2024 complaint investigation
- Dec 2, 2024 complaint investigation
- Dec 2, 2024 complaint investigation
- Jul 18, 2024 inspection
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- Jul 18, 2024 inspection
- Mar 1, 2024 inspection
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- Feb 7, 2024 inspection
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- Feb 7, 2024 inspection
- Feb 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
It was determined a child in care wet their pants and the operation did not call the parent immediately to notify them that the child needed a change of clothes.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Feb 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
It was determined a child in care wet their pants and the operation did not call the parent immediately to notify them that the child needed a change of clothes.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Feb 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
It was determined a child in care wet their pants and the operation did not call the parent immediately to notify them that the child needed a change of clothes.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- Feb 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
It was determined a child in care wet their pants and the operation did not call the parent immediately to notify them that the child needed a change of clothes.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1201(1).
- 2023
- Nov 10, 2023 to Dec 19, 20238 inspectionsNo findingsShow
- Dec 19, 2023 inspection
- Dec 19, 2023 inspection
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- Nov 10, 2023 inspection
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- Nov 10, 2023 inspection
- Oct 25, 2023Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a fire inspection report for review.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
The operation did not have a rocking chair for 1 of the infant rooms.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In several classroom there were tools (saw, screwdrivers, screws,etc), paint, accessible to children. In several classrooms there were building materials and the baseboards were not along the walls of the room. In the outdoor area, a shovel, a bucket of water, and tools were observed.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
The operation did not have any mattresses, cribs or cots set up or ready for review.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
- Oct 25, 2023Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a fire inspection report for review.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
The operation did not have any mattresses, cribs or cots set up or ready for review.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
The operation did not have a rocking chair for 1 of the infant rooms.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In several classroom there were tools (saw, screwdrivers, screws,etc), paint, accessible to children. In several classrooms there were building materials and the baseboards were not along the walls of the room. In the outdoor area, a shovel, a bucket of water, and tools were observed.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- Oct 25, 2023Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a fire inspection report for review.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In several classroom there were tools (saw, screwdrivers, screws,etc), paint, accessible to children. In several classrooms there were building materials and the baseboards were not along the walls of the room. In the outdoor area, a shovel, a bucket of water, and tools were observed.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
The operation did not have any mattresses, cribs or cots set up or ready for review.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
The operation did not have a rocking chair for 1 of the infant rooms.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(1).
- Oct 25, 2023Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The operation did not have a fire inspection report for review.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
The operation did not have a rocking chair for 1 of the infant rooms.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
The operation did not have any mattresses, cribs or cots set up or ready for review.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2405(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
In several classroom there were tools (saw, screwdrivers, screws,etc), paint, accessible to children. In several classrooms there were building materials and the baseboards were not along the walls of the room. In the outdoor area, a shovel, a bucket of water, and tools were observed.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3701.
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Full Permit, issued Apr 5, 2024
- Capacity
- 43 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-05:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Hill
- Website
- www.littlelearnershillsboro.com
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| Little Learners Children's Academy this page | Infant–School | 43 | 6:30a–5:30p | 12 crit·28 ser |
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219 E Elm St, Hillsboro, TX 76645
State-sourced · checked Sep 16, 2026. Confirm current details with the provider.
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