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Little Sprouts

Child care center · 12411 LIMERICK AVE STE 100, Austin, TX 78758-2421 · License 1595862

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Poor

Capacity 28. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (320)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Two caregivers were unaware of how many children were in their care.
3 746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
The operation did not provide written notice to the parent of each child that they do not carry liability insurance.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation has not conducted any severe weather drills or shelter in place drills in 2025 or in 2024.
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
An emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during the inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director did not have current annual training.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present without a completed backgrpound check notification. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 caregivers were missing some or all of the required topic trainings. 1 caregiver was missing 3 topics and the other caregiver was missing all the topics.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver had an expired CPR and First Aid Certification and their new certification was not available at the time of the inspection.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The playground checklist was not available during the inspection.
3 746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection was not available during the inspection.
3 746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
One staff personnel file was not available or accessible for review during the inspection.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Drill docmentation was not available during the inspection.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Outdoor equipment was noted as having chipped paint and rust areas showing, during the inspection.
3 746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
The operational policies needed updates statements for immunizations, employee immunizations. insect and sunscreen, gang free zone, and additions to the physical activity policy.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver did not have a personnel record or training hours available for review.
4 746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
The operation had 18 children in a room with a capacity for 13 children.
2 746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
2 caregivers did not have the required 5 hours of instructor led training and the director was missing 2 of the required 6 hours of instructor led training.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
3 746.623(2)(D) - Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine
Four children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not received a sanitation inspection within the last 12 months. The previous inspection conducted was on 2/25/2025 and the operation requested a new inspection on 3/5/2026.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A slide was observed with no loose-fill surfacing. This was corrected during the inspection when the slide was removed from the playground.
Yes
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
6 children's files were reviewed. One child needed an updated health statement and one child needed updated immunization records.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitiation inspection was not available during the inspection.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The menu was not available for review during the inspection.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist filled out since August 11th, 2025.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation did not provide proof of coverage to Licensing by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 of the caregivers hired after September 2023 was missing the pre-employment affidavit.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
One caregiver was unaware of the number of children in the classroom.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Staff files were not available during the inspection.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Two children needed up to date immunizations. One child needed an emergency contact address. One child needed a completed emergency authorization.
3 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Children's records were not available during the inspection.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The Director was missing proof of 23 hours of annual training, to include SIDS and Child Abuse.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
A caregiver had no annual trainings and a second caregiver was missing 3 of the 24 hours of annual training.
3 746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two staff members need to complete training in food allergies. Two staff members need to complete training in buidling safety and hazardous materials. One staff member needs to complete emergency preparedness training.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The room children were napping did not have adequate lighting during naptime.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director did not have current annual training.
3 746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Children's records were not available during the inspection.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.
4 746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
The room children were napping did not have adequate lighting during naptime.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver did not have a personnel record or training hours available for review.
3 746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
The operational policies needed updates statements for immunizations, employee immunizations. insect and sunscreen, gang free zone, and additions to the physical activity policy.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The Director was missing proof of 23 hours of annual training, to include SIDS and Child Abuse.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A slide was observed with no loose-fill surfacing. This was corrected during the inspection when the slide was removed from the playground.
Yes
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Staff files were not available during the inspection.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
An emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during the inspection.
3 746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Two children needed up to date immunizations. One child needed an emergency contact address. One child needed a completed emergency authorization.
3 746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The menu was not available for review during the inspection.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
A caregiver had no annual trainings and a second caregiver was missing 3 of the 24 hours of annual training.
3 746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
One staff personnel file was not available or accessible for review during the inspection.
5 745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
One caregiver was present without a completed backgrpound check notification. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
4 746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Outdoor equipment was noted as having chipped paint and rust areas showing, during the inspection.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation has not conducted any severe weather drills or shelter in place drills in 2025 or in 2024.
4 746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
The operation had 18 children in a room with a capacity for 13 children.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver had an expired CPR and First Aid Certification and their new certification was not available at the time of the inspection.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 of the caregivers hired after September 2023 was missing the pre-employment affidavit.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Two staff members need to complete training in food allergies. Two staff members need to complete training in buidling safety and hazardous materials. One staff member needs to complete emergency preparedness training.
3 746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Drill docmentation was not available during the inspection.
3 746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
The operation did not provide written notice to the parent of each child that they do not carry liability insurance.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitiation inspection was not available during the inspection.
3 746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
2 caregivers were missing some or all of the required topic trainings. 1 caregiver was missing 3 topics and the other caregiver was missing all the topics.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
6 children's files were reviewed. One child needed an updated health statement and one child needed updated immunization records.
3 746.623(2)(D) - Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine
Four children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
4 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Two caregivers were unaware of how many children were in their care.
5 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
The annual fire inspection was not available during the inspection.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not received a sanitation inspection within the last 12 months. The previous inspection conducted was on 2/25/2025 and the operation requested a new inspection on 3/5/2026.
2 746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
2 caregivers did not have the required 5 hours of instructor led training and the director was missing 2 of the required 6 hours of instructor led training.
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
One caregiver was unaware of the number of children in the classroom.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The playground checklist was not available during the inspection.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation did not provide proof of coverage to Licensing by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist filled out since August 11th, 2025.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
A caregiver did not have a personnel record or training hours available for review.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Staff files were not available during the inspection.
4 746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
The operation had 18 children in a room with a capacity for 13 children.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The operation has not received a sanitation inspection within the last 12 months. The previous inspection conducted was on 2/25/2025 and the operation requested a new inspection on 3/5/2026.
3 746.901 - Required Personnel Records
1 of the caregivers hired after September 2023 was missing the pre-employment affidavit.
4 746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
A caregiver had an expired CPR and First Aid Certification and their new certification was not available at the time of the inspection.
3 746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted.
3 746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
The operation did not provide proof of coverage to Licensing by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
6 children's files were reviewed. One child needed an updated health statement and one child needed updated immunization records.
3 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Two children needed up to date immunizations. One child needed an emergency contact address. One child needed a completed emergency authorization.
3 746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
The playground checklist was not available during the inspection.
4 746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
An emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during the inspection.
3 746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
The Director was missing proof of 23 hours of annual training, to include SIDS and Child Abuse.
4 746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
The operation has not conducted any severe weather drills or shelter in place drills in 2025 or in 2024.
4 746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
A caregiver had no annual trainings and a second caregiver was missing 3 of the 24 hours of annual training.
4 746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
The director did not have current annual training.
3 746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
The menu was not available for review during the inspection.
4 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
The annual sanitiation inspection was not available during the inspection.
4 746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
A slide was observed with no loose-fill surfacing. This was corrected during the inspection when the slide was removed from the playground.
Yes
5 746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
One caregiver was unaware of the number of children in the classroom.

Severity 5 = most serious. Source: official state record.

Inspections (72)

72 inspection record(s) on file from TX-HHSC.

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