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Little Einstein's Academy

12 serious findings across 20 visits in the last 36 months. Most recent serious finding: Feb 20, 2026.

2902 Cottonwood Ln, Temple, TX 76502 · (254) 531-0122

At a glance

Safety · last 36 monthsTemple licensed centers, n=32

Serious findings0 critical, 12 serious, 0 minor across 20 inspections and 0 investigations (20 visits). Most recent serious: Feb 20, 2026.

Critical0 vs median 8

72% of centers have at least one

Serious12 vs median 14

84% of centers have at least one

QualitySince 2017Full Permit

Practical7a–6pMon–Fri · Infant to school · 112 places

Texas HHSC operation #1653992 · 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 providedyes
Snacks providedyes
Before-school carenot listed
After-school carenot listed
Transportation to/from schoolnot listed
Drop-in carenot listed
Part-time carenot listed
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
Jun 3, 2026 to Jun 3, 20264 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Jun 3, 2026 inspection
- Jun 3, 2026 inspection
- Jun 3, 2026 inspection
- Jun 3, 2026 inspection
Feb 20, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  The first aid kit had expired medication in it. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was removed and discarded.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Walls and garbage accessible to children must be clean and in good repair. This was corrected during the inspection when the walls were cleaned and covered and the garbage cans were wiped clean.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Feb 20, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Walls and garbage accessible to children must be clean and in good repair. This was corrected during the inspection when the walls were cleaned and covered and the garbage cans were wiped clean.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  The first aid kit had expired medication in it. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was removed and discarded.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(b).
Feb 20, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  The first aid kit had expired medication in it. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was removed and discarded.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Walls and garbage accessible to children must be clean and in good repair. This was corrected during the inspection when the walls were cleaned and covered and the garbage cans were wiped clean.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Feb 20, 2026Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired
  The first aid kit had expired medication in it. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was removed and discarded.
  Corrected during the inspection. Standard 746.4003(b).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Walls and garbage accessible to children must be clean and in good repair. This was corrected during the inspection when the walls were cleaned and covered and the garbage cans were wiped clean.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
2025
Mar 12, 2025 to Mar 12, 20254 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- Mar 12, 2025 inspection
- Mar 12, 2025 inspection
- Mar 12, 2025 inspection
- Mar 12, 2025 inspection
2024
May 28, 2024 to May 28, 20244 inspections
No findingsShowHide
- May 28, 2024 inspection
- May 28, 2024 inspection
- May 28, 2024 inspection
- May 28, 2024 inspection
Apr 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Children were observed playing on outdoor equipment that had multiple broken parts or missing pieces with exposed rough edges.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2024, verified Apr 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Children were observed playing on outdoor equipment that had multiple broken parts or missing pieces with exposed rough edges.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2024, verified Apr 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Children were observed playing on outdoor equipment that had multiple broken parts or missing pieces with exposed rough edges.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2024, verified Apr 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Children were observed playing on outdoor equipment that had multiple broken parts or missing pieces with exposed rough edges.
  Corrected Apr 25, 2024, verified Apr 12, 2024. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

Show 20 older visits, not counted above

2023
May 12, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Observed an infant sleeping in a crib next to a bottle of milk. This was corrected when the bottle was removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Observed children ages 18 months -2 years old using the television to watch tv. This was corrected when the television was turned to a black screen and music and the caregiver was spoken to about not allowing children under two years old to have any screen time.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
May 12, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Observed an infant sleeping in a crib next to a bottle of milk. This was corrected when the bottle was removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(7).
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Observed children ages 18 months -2 years old using the television to watch tv. This was corrected when the television was turned to a black screen and music and the caregiver was spoken to about not allowing children under two years old to have any screen time.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
May 12, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Observed children ages 18 months -2 years old using the television to watch tv. This was corrected when the television was turned to a black screen and music and the caregiver was spoken to about not allowing children under two years old to have any screen time.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Observed an infant sleeping in a crib next to a bottle of milk. This was corrected when the bottle was removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(7).
May 12, 2023Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  Observed children ages 18 months -2 years old using the television to watch tv. This was corrected when the television was turned to a black screen and music and the caregiver was spoken to about not allowing children under two years old to have any screen time.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2207(c)(4).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup
  Observed an infant sleeping in a crib next to a bottle of milk. This was corrected when the bottle was removed.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(7).
2022
Oct 3, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a caregiver was observed rinsing an infant's bottle in the hand-washing sink. A discussion was held regarding cross-contamination and sanitary ways to rinse infant bottles, bringing the facility into compliance. Feeding utensils that included bowls and spoons were observed sitting in the hand washing sink. The feeding utensils were immediately removed when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
Oct 3, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a caregiver was observed rinsing an infant's bottle in the hand-washing sink. A discussion was held regarding cross-contamination and sanitary ways to rinse infant bottles, bringing the facility into compliance. Feeding utensils that included bowls and spoons were observed sitting in the hand washing sink. The feeding utensils were immediately removed when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
Oct 3, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a caregiver was observed rinsing an infant's bottle in the hand-washing sink. A discussion was held regarding cross-contamination and sanitary ways to rinse infant bottles, bringing the facility into compliance. Feeding utensils that included bowls and spoons were observed sitting in the hand washing sink. The feeding utensils were immediately removed when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
Oct 3, 2022Inspection
1 finding · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink
  During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a caregiver was observed rinsing an infant's bottle in the hand-washing sink. A discussion was held regarding cross-contamination and sanitary ways to rinse infant bottles, bringing the facility into compliance. Feeding utensils that included bowls and spoons were observed sitting in the hand washing sink. The feeding utensils were immediately removed when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
  Corrected during the inspection. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.2419(8).
Aug 2, 2022 to Sep 30, 20224 inspections and 4 investigations
No findingsShowHide
- Sep 30, 2022 complaint investigation
- Sep 30, 2022 complaint investigation
- Sep 30, 2022 complaint investigation
- Sep 30, 2022 complaint investigation
- Aug 2, 2022 inspection
- Aug 2, 2022 inspection
- Aug 2, 2022 inspection
- Aug 2, 2022 inspection
Jun 20, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Rugs in several classrooms were observed to be stained and in need of cleaning.
  Corrected Jul 19, 2022, verified Aug 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  A child enrolled in care since March of 2021 did not have a physician's health statement on file for review.
  Corrected Jul 5, 2022, verified Jul 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Jun 20, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Rugs in several classrooms were observed to be stained and in need of cleaning.
  Corrected Jul 19, 2022, verified Aug 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  A child enrolled in care since March of 2021 did not have a physician's health statement on file for review.
  Corrected Jul 5, 2022, verified Jul 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
Jun 20, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  A child enrolled in care since March of 2021 did not have a physician's health statement on file for review.
  Corrected Jul 5, 2022, verified Jul 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Rugs in several classrooms were observed to be stained and in need of cleaning.
  Corrected Jul 19, 2022, verified Aug 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.
Jun 20, 2022Inspection
2 findings · serious
- SeriousTexas: Medium
  Children's Records - Health Statement
  A child enrolled in care since March of 2021 did not have a physician's health statement on file for review.
  Corrected Jul 5, 2022, verified Jul 5, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.603(a)(3).
- SeriousTexas: Medium High
  Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  Rugs in several classrooms were observed to be stained and in need of cleaning.
  Corrected Jul 19, 2022, verified Aug 2, 2022. Technical assistance given. Standard 746.3407.

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