Ester Tyler-Aikens
1537 Zebra Finch Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School · Monday–Friday
44 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Dec 2, 2025.
12 inspections · 8 investigations in 36 months · source checked Sep 16, 2026
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Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
School Age Care,Before School Care,Meals Provided ,After School Care,Snacks Provided,Part Time Care
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- After-school careListed
- Transportation to/from schoolNot listed
- Drop-in careNot listed
- Part-time careListed
- Field tripsNot listed
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- Weekend careNot listed
- Night careNot listed
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44 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Dec 2, 2025.
Last 36 months · window starts Sep 15, 2023
8 standard(s) appear on multiple visits: 747.1309(d) (4 visits); 747.2107(1) (4 visits); 747.603(a)(3) (8 visits); 747.1309(e)(1) (4 visits); 747.5107(a) (8 visits); 747.1309(c) (8 visits); 747.3703(b) (4 visits); 747.3935(b) (4 visits). This is a match of standard identifiers, not a judgment about identical circumstances.
State verification published Dec 3, 2025.
Conditions between visits, current staffing, and day-to-day quality. A correction plan is not verification.
40 visits in our data; 0 unmatched findings. Publication and processing can lag events.
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Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver was missing training in emergency preparedness.
State verification published Dec 3, 2025.
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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- 2025
- Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver was missing training in emergency preparedness.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025. Standard 747.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
One child with special care needs didn't have an accommodation plan available during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2107(1).
- Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
One child with special care needs didn't have an accommodation plan available during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2107(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver was missing training in emergency preparedness.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025. Standard 747.1309(d).
- Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
One child with special care needs didn't have an accommodation plan available during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2107(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver was missing training in emergency preparedness.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025. Standard 747.1309(d).
- Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver was missing training in emergency preparedness.
Correction verified Dec 3, 2025. Standard 747.1309(d).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
One child with special care needs didn't have an accommodation plan available during the inspection.
Correction verified Dec 29, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.2107(1).
- Mar 3, 2025Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One child lacked a health statement.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- Mar 3, 2025Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One child lacked a health statement.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- Mar 3, 2025Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One child lacked a health statement.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- Mar 3, 2025Assessment1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One child lacked a health statement.
Correction verified Mar 17, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- Jan 28, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
The primary caregiver was missing four hours of the annual training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(e)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children lacked health statements at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- Jan 28, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children lacked health statements at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
The primary caregiver was missing four hours of the annual training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(e)(1).
- Jan 28, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
The primary caregiver was missing four hours of the annual training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(e)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children lacked health statements at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- Jan 28, 2025Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
The primary caregiver was missing four hours of the annual training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.
Correction verified Feb 5, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(e)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children lacked health statements at the time of the inspection.
Correction verified Mar 3, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- 2024
- Apr 22, 2024Assessment3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher were not being checked monthly. In February 2024, this equipment was not checked by the primary caregiver.
Corrected Apr 1, 2024. Standard 747.5107(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
The primary caregiver was missing training for the previous training year in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
Corrected Apr 5, 2024. Standard 747.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
A statement of health from a local veterinarian for two dos present at the home was not made available for licensing
Correction verified Apr 3, 2024. Standard 747.3703(b).
- Apr 22, 2024Assessment3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
A statement of health from a local veterinarian for two dos present at the home was not made available for licensing
Correction verified Apr 3, 2024. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
The primary caregiver was missing training for the previous training year in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
Corrected Apr 5, 2024. Standard 747.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher were not being checked monthly. In February 2024, this equipment was not checked by the primary caregiver.
Corrected Apr 1, 2024. Standard 747.5107(a).
- Apr 22, 2024Assessment3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher were not being checked monthly. In February 2024, this equipment was not checked by the primary caregiver.
Corrected Apr 1, 2024. Standard 747.5107(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
A statement of health from a local veterinarian for two dos present at the home was not made available for licensing
Correction verified Apr 3, 2024. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
The primary caregiver was missing training for the previous training year in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
Corrected Apr 5, 2024. Standard 747.1309(c).
- Apr 22, 2024Assessment3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
The primary caregiver was missing training for the previous training year in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
Corrected Apr 5, 2024. Standard 747.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher were not being checked monthly. In February 2024, this equipment was not checked by the primary caregiver.
Corrected Apr 1, 2024. Standard 747.5107(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
A statement of health from a local veterinarian for two dos present at the home was not made available for licensing
Correction verified Apr 3, 2024. Standard 747.3703(b).
- Mar 27, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher were not being checked monthly. In February 2024, this equipment was not checked by the primary caregiver.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
The primary caregiver was missing training for the previous training year in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The consumer product safety recall form had not been updated annually. The last update was on 09/10/2022. This was corrected during the inspection when the operation re-certified their form and ensured the home has no recalled items.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(b).
- Mar 27, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
The primary caregiver was missing training for the previous training year in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher were not being checked monthly. In February 2024, this equipment was not checked by the primary caregiver.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The consumer product safety recall form had not been updated annually. The last update was on 09/10/2022. This was corrected during the inspection when the operation re-certified their form and ensured the home has no recalled items.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(b).
- Mar 27, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
The primary caregiver was missing training for the previous training year in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(c).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher were not being checked monthly. In February 2024, this equipment was not checked by the primary caregiver.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The consumer product safety recall form had not been updated annually. The last update was on 09/10/2022. This was corrected during the inspection when the operation re-certified their form and ensured the home has no recalled items.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(b).
- Mar 27, 2024Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher were not being checked monthly. In February 2024, this equipment was not checked by the primary caregiver.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5107(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The consumer product safety recall form had not been updated annually. The last update was on 09/10/2022. This was corrected during the inspection when the operation re-certified their form and ensured the home has no recalled items.
Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3935(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
The primary caregiver was missing training for the previous training year in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Apr 1, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1309(c).
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- 2023
- Jul 5, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Upon reviewing children's records, two children did not have updated immunizations.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A health statement is not on record for one child enrolled in care.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- Jul 5, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A health statement is not on record for one child enrolled in care.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Upon reviewing children's records, two children did not have updated immunizations.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- Jul 5, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A health statement is not on record for one child enrolled in care.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Upon reviewing children's records, two children did not have updated immunizations.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- Jul 5, 2023Inspection2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A health statement is not on record for one child enrolled in care.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Upon reviewing children's records, two children did not have updated immunizations.
Correction verified Jul 26, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- 2022
- Sep 23, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
The operation has expire medication on file for a child with known food allergies.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022. Standard 747.3609.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
The operation has two medications present at the operation with no medication authorization forms.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3603(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
The operation has two household pets that do not have statements of health.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022. Standard 747.3703(b).
- Sep 23, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
The operation has expire medication on file for a child with known food allergies.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022. Standard 747.3609.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
The operation has two household pets that do not have statements of health.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
The operation has two medications present at the operation with no medication authorization forms.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3603(a)(1).
- Sep 23, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
The operation has two medications present at the operation with no medication authorization forms.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3603(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
The operation has expire medication on file for a child with known food allergies.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022. Standard 747.3609.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
The operation has two household pets that do not have statements of health.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022. Standard 747.3703(b).
- Sep 23, 2022Inspection3 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
The operation has two household pets that do not have statements of health.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022. Standard 747.3703(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
The operation has expire medication on file for a child with known food allergies.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022. Standard 747.3609.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
The operation has two medications present at the operation with no medication authorization forms.
Correction verified Nov 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3603(a)(1).
- Sep 9, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A household member was present in the home during operational hours.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
The operations fire extinguisher was observed to not be mounted.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.5105.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
A household member does not have orientation.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.1401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation does not have documentation of any drills conducted.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.5005(1).
- Sep 9, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A household member was present in the home during operational hours.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
A household member does not have orientation.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.1401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation does not have documentation of any drills conducted.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
The operations fire extinguisher was observed to not be mounted.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.5105.
- Sep 9, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A household member was present in the home during operational hours.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation does not have documentation of any drills conducted.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
A household member does not have orientation.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.1401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
The operations fire extinguisher was observed to not be mounted.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.5105.
- Sep 9, 2022Inspection4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A household member was present in the home during operational hours.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 745.641.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
The operations fire extinguisher was observed to not be mounted.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.5105.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
A household member does not have orientation.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.1401(a)(2).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation does not have documentation of any drills conducted.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.5005(1).
- Aug 30, 2022Inspection15 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
The operations firearm and was observed to be in a firearm and ammunition in a bag under the table during inspection.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3505(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation has a child in care with documentation of known food allergy. The operation did not use good judgment by not having listed medications on file at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1501(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Children were observed not washing their hands after toileting. The primary caregiver was observed not washing their hands following diapering.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation does not have documentation of any drills conducted.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operations emergency preparedness plan is not complete.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
Cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children throughout the restroom children use while in care.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
The operations fire extinguisher was observed to not be mounted.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5105.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
The operations polies are missing the following (1), (8), (9), and (10).
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Caregiver Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Children were observed being served food multiple times during inspection before washing their hands.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Standard 747.3211(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children at the operation do not have updated immunization records.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The operation was observed using absorbent sheet for diaper changing.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Standard 747.3303(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The operation has a dog in the home and has a dog mentioned in the operations policies but does not have a file for the dog at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
The operation did not have a completed first aid kit. CI: The primary caregiver gathered items from throughout the home during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3803(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
The primary caregiver has 24 hours of the required 30 hours of annual training. The primary caregiver does not have the following annual required trainings: emergency preparedness, administering medication, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The primary caregiver does not have a current CPR/First Aid.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.1313(b).
- Aug 30, 2022Inspection15 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
The operations firearm and was observed to be in a firearm and ammunition in a bag under the table during inspection.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3505(a).
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation has a child in care with documentation of known food allergy. The operation did not use good judgment by not having listed medications on file at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1501(c)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
The operation did not have a completed first aid kit. CI: The primary caregiver gathered items from throughout the home during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3803(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation does not have documentation of any drills conducted.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
The primary caregiver has 24 hours of the required 30 hours of annual training. The primary caregiver does not have the following annual required trainings: emergency preparedness, administering medication, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children at the operation do not have updated immunization records.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
The operations fire extinguisher was observed to not be mounted.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5105.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
The operations polies are missing the following (1), (8), (9), and (10).
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The operation has a dog in the home and has a dog mentioned in the operations policies but does not have a file for the dog at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Caregiver Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Children were observed being served food multiple times during inspection before washing their hands.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Standard 747.3211(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The primary caregiver does not have a current CPR/First Aid.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.1313(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The operation was observed using absorbent sheet for diaper changing.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Standard 747.3303(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
Cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children throughout the restroom children use while in care.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operations emergency preparedness plan is not complete.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Children were observed not washing their hands after toileting. The primary caregiver was observed not washing their hands following diapering.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(3).
- Aug 30, 2022Inspection15 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation has a child in care with documentation of known food allergy. The operation did not use good judgment by not having listed medications on file at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1501(c)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
The operations firearm and was observed to be in a firearm and ammunition in a bag under the table during inspection.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3505(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The operation was observed using absorbent sheet for diaper changing.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Standard 747.3303(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children at the operation do not have updated immunization records.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation does not have documentation of any drills conducted.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
The primary caregiver has 24 hours of the required 30 hours of annual training. The primary caregiver does not have the following annual required trainings: emergency preparedness, administering medication, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
The operation did not have a completed first aid kit. CI: The primary caregiver gathered items from throughout the home during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3803(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The operation has a dog in the home and has a dog mentioned in the operations policies but does not have a file for the dog at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
The operations fire extinguisher was observed to not be mounted.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5105.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Children were observed not washing their hands after toileting. The primary caregiver was observed not washing their hands following diapering.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
Cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children throughout the restroom children use while in care.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(13).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The primary caregiver does not have a current CPR/First Aid.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.1313(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Caregiver Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Children were observed being served food multiple times during inspection before washing their hands.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Standard 747.3211(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
The operations polies are missing the following (1), (8), (9), and (10).
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operations emergency preparedness plan is not complete.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5003(1).
- Aug 30, 2022Inspection15 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation has a child in care with documentation of known food allergy. The operation did not use good judgment by not having listed medications on file at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.1501(c)(1).
- CriticalTexas: High
Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
The operations firearm and was observed to be in a firearm and ammunition in a bag under the table during inspection.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3505(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The operation was observed using absorbent sheet for diaper changing.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Standard 747.3303(a)(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation does not have documentation of any drills conducted.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Standard 747.5005(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The operation has a dog in the home and has a dog mentioned in the operations policies but does not have a file for the dog at the operation.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3703(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Caregiver Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Children were observed being served food multiple times during inspection before washing their hands.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Standard 747.3211(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The primary caregiver does not have a current CPR/First Aid.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.1313(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Children were observed not washing their hands after toileting. The primary caregiver was observed not washing their hands following diapering.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3213(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
The primary caregiver has 24 hours of the required 30 hours of annual training. The primary caregiver does not have the following annual required trainings: emergency preparedness, administering medication, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.1303(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
The operation did not have a completed first aid kit. CI: The primary caregiver gathered items from throughout the home during inspection.
Corrected during the inspection. Standard 747.3803(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
The operations polies are missing the following (1), (8), (9), and (10).
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.501(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children at the operation do not have updated immunization records.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Standard 747.603(a)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operations emergency preparedness plan is not complete.
Correction verified Sep 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5003(1).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
The operations fire extinguisher was observed to not be mounted.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.5105.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
Cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children throughout the restroom children use while in care.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 747.3203(13).
- 2021
- Dec 21, 2021 to Dec 21, 20214 inspectionsNo findingsShow
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- Dec 21, 2021 inspection
- Dec 21, 2021 inspection
- Dec 21, 2021 inspection
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Facts from the license
- Permit
- Registered, issued Dec 14, 2020
- Capacity
- 7 children (licensed maximum, not openings)
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM · Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
- Subsidies
- Accepted
- County
- Denton
- Website
- www.brightlittlelightsdaycare.com
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- What changed after the finding about “Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours”? Can you show the correction evidence and how the procedure is checked today?
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Contact & location
1537 Zebra Finch Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068
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