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Little Stars Child Development Center

4 critical, 32 serious findings across 32 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent critical finding: Jul 16, 2026.

8300 W. State Highway 191, Midland, TX 79707 · (432) 978-2704

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At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsMidland licensed centers, n=79

Critical findings4 critical, 32 serious, 0 minor across 28 inspections and 4 investigations (32 visits). Most recent critical: Jul 16, 2026.

Critical4 vs median 4

54% of centers have at least one

Serious32 vs median 4

59% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2009Full Permit

Practical7:30a–5:30pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 58 places

Texas HHSC operation #904271 · last checked against Texas Sep 15, 2026

Programs and services

From the Texas license. A dash means the state does not list it for this daycare.

Meals providednot listed
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time careyes
Field tripsnot listed
Skill classesnot listed
Weekend carenot listed
Night carenot listed
Accreditednot listed
Accepts child care subsidiesyes

Inspection record

Every visit Texas has published, 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.

2026
Jul 16, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation did not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last fire inspection was on 3/04/2025.
  Corrected Jul 30, 2026, verified Jul 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Jul 16, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation did not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last fire inspection was on 3/04/2025.
  Corrected Jul 30, 2026, verified Jul 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Jul 16, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation did not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last fire inspection was on 3/04/2025.
  Corrected Jul 30, 2026, verified Jul 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
Jul 16, 2026Inspection
1 finding · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation did not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last fire inspection was on 3/04/2025.
  Corrected Jul 30, 2026, verified Jul 24, 2026. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
2025
Aug 7, 2025 to Aug 7, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Aug 7, 2025 inspection
- Aug 7, 2025 inspection
- Aug 7, 2025 inspection
- Aug 7, 2025 inspection
Jun 26, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The operation no longer has a fenced outdoor area.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  The operation does not have an approved plan to maintain safety of children outdoors while the new playground is being constructed.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
Jun 26, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The operation no longer has a fenced outdoor area.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  The operation does not have an approved plan to maintain safety of children outdoors while the new playground is being constructed.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
Jun 26, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  The operation does not have an approved plan to maintain safety of children outdoors while the new playground is being constructed.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The operation no longer has a fenced outdoor area.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
Jun 26, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  The operation does not have an approved plan to maintain safety of children outdoors while the new playground is being constructed.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The operation no longer has a fenced outdoor area.
  Corrected Jul 10, 2025, verified Aug 7, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
Jun 6, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The operation no longer has a fenced outdoor area.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  The operation does not have an approved plan to maintain safety of children outdoors while the new playground is being constructed.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
Jun 6, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  The operation does not have an approved plan to maintain safety of children outdoors while the new playground is being constructed.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The operation no longer has a fenced outdoor area.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
Jun 6, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  The operation does not have an approved plan to maintain safety of children outdoors while the new playground is being constructed.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The operation no longer has a fenced outdoor area.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
Jun 6, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The operation no longer has a fenced outdoor area.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  The operation does not have an approved plan to maintain safety of children outdoors while the new playground is being constructed.
  Corrected Jun 13, 2025, verified Jun 26, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
May 23, 2025Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  The operation does not have an approved plan to maintain safety of children outdoors while the new playground is being constructed.
  Corrected May 30, 2025, verified Jun 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The operation no longer has a fenced outdoor area,
  Corrected May 30, 2025, verified Jun 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
May 23, 2025Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  The operation does not have an approved plan to maintain safety of children outdoors while the new playground is being constructed.
  Corrected May 30, 2025, verified Jun 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The operation no longer has a fenced outdoor area,
  Corrected May 30, 2025, verified Jun 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
May 23, 2025Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  The operation does not have an approved plan to maintain safety of children outdoors while the new playground is being constructed.
  Corrected May 30, 2025, verified Jun 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The operation no longer has a fenced outdoor area,
  Corrected May 30, 2025, verified Jun 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
May 23, 2025Assessment
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
  The operation no longer has a fenced outdoor area,
  Corrected May 30, 2025, verified Jun 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4305.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan
  The operation does not have an approved plan to maintain safety of children outdoors while the new playground is being constructed.
  Corrected May 30, 2025, verified Jun 6, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.4311.
Jan 24, 2025 to Jan 24, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jan 24, 2025 inspection
- Jan 24, 2025 inspection
- Jan 24, 2025 inspection
- Jan 24, 2025 inspection
Jan 10, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  There were 6 infants in the infant room with one caregiver. Specified age group is 0-11 months. Over ratio by 2 Corrected at inspection when another staff arrived.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Two caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
Jan 10, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Two caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  There were 6 infants in the infant room with one caregiver. Specified age group is 0-11 months. Over ratio by 2 Corrected at inspection when another staff arrived.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  There were 6 infants in the infant room with one caregiver. Specified age group is 0-11 months. Over ratio by 2 Corrected at inspection when another staff arrived.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Two caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
Jan 10, 2025Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  There were 6 infants in the infant room with one caregiver. Specified age group is 0-11 months. Over ratio by 2 Corrected at inspection when another staff arrived.
  Corrected Jan 10, 2025, verified Jan 24, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
  Two caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
  Corrected Feb 14, 2025, verified Feb 18, 2025. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1309(a).
2024
Feb 2, 2024 to Feb 2, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Feb 2, 2024 inspection
- Feb 2, 2024 inspection
- Feb 2, 2024 inspection

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2023
Mar 7, 2023 to Mar 7, 20234 inspections
No findingsShowHide
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- Mar 7, 2023 inspection
- Mar 7, 2023 inspection
Feb 22, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a recent fire inspection report available for review. Last inspection done was on 2/14/2022.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Feb 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  There were 19 children in a classroom with one caregiver. Specified age group is 3. Over ratio by 4. Corrected at inspection when another caregiver arrived.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  Four caregivers did not have the required 24 clock hours of annual training.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
  The Director does not have the required 30 clock hours of annual training.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(6)(A).
Feb 22, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a recent fire inspection report available for review. Last inspection done was on 2/14/2022.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Feb 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
  The Director does not have the required 30 clock hours of annual training.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  There were 19 children in a classroom with one caregiver. Specified age group is 3. Over ratio by 4. Corrected at inspection when another caregiver arrived.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  Four caregivers did not have the required 24 clock hours of annual training.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
Feb 22, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a recent fire inspection report available for review. Last inspection done was on 2/14/2022.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Feb 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  There were 19 children in a classroom with one caregiver. Specified age group is 3. Over ratio by 4. Corrected at inspection when another caregiver arrived.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  Four caregivers did not have the required 24 clock hours of annual training.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
  The Director does not have the required 30 clock hours of annual training.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(6)(A).
Feb 22, 2023Inspection
4 findings · critical
- CriticalTexas: High
  Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  The operation does not have a recent fire inspection report available for review. Last inspection done was on 2/14/2022.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Feb 27, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.5101(a).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  There were 19 children in a classroom with one caregiver. Specified age group is 3. Over ratio by 4. Corrected at inspection when another caregiver arrived.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1601.
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
  The Director does not have the required 30 clock hours of annual training.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(6)(A).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
  Four caregivers did not have the required 24 clock hours of annual training.
  Corrected Mar 8, 2023, verified Mar 7, 2023. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.1301(5)(A).
2022
Mar 23, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  An infant did not have an updated feeding instruction available for review.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2022, verified Mar 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operation has not included the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity in the operational policies.
  Corrected Mar 30, 2022, verified Mar 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Mar 23, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operation has not included the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity in the operational policies.
  Corrected Mar 30, 2022, verified Mar 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  An infant did not have an updated feeding instruction available for review.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2022, verified Mar 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
Mar 23, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  An infant did not have an updated feeding instruction available for review.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2022, verified Mar 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operation has not included the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity in the operational policies.
  Corrected Mar 30, 2022, verified Mar 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
Mar 23, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  The operation has not included the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity in the operational policies.
  Corrected Mar 30, 2022, verified Mar 30, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.501(a)(18).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  An infant did not have an updated feeding instruction available for review.
  Corrected Mar 25, 2022, verified Mar 23, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2421(b).

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