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Southern Littles Academy, LLC

Child care center · 702 E EXPRESSWAY 83 STE B21, Donna, TX 78537-2749 · License 1720253

0Compliance score
Poor

Capacity 50. InfantToddlerPre-KindergartenSchool Accepts subsidy

Violation history (88)

SeverityDateStandard / narrativeCorrected
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing all infants to sleep with blankets. (NOTE: Caregiver removed all blankets.)
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
1 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking verification of a TB test.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There were 3 infants asleep in their assigned cribs/playpens who had blankets in with them.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
This standard was found deficient as an infant child was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than a minute. Please note: Child was unharmed.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat in the toddler class was observed torn.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
This standard was found deficient as a group of children were observed watching television during operational hours.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the children's files reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by calling parent for missing information.)
Yes
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Out of the staff files reviewed, two staff were lacking the required affidavit.
4 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
A caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Out of the staff files reviewed, two staff were lacking the required affidavit.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the children's files reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by calling parent for missing information.)
Yes
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing all infants to sleep with blankets. (NOTE: Caregiver removed all blankets.)
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
This standard was found deficient as a group of children were observed watching television during operational hours.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
This standard was found deficient as an infant child was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than a minute. Please note: Child was unharmed.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat in the toddler class was observed torn.
4 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
A caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There were 3 infants asleep in their assigned cribs/playpens who had blankets in with them.
1 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking verification of a TB test.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Out of the staff files reviewed, two staff were lacking the required affidavit.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
This standard was found deficient as an infant child was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than a minute. Please note: Child was unharmed.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There were 3 infants asleep in their assigned cribs/playpens who had blankets in with them.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing all infants to sleep with blankets. (NOTE: Caregiver removed all blankets.)
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the children's files reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by calling parent for missing information.)
Yes
4 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
A caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat in the toddler class was observed torn.
1 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking verification of a TB test.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
This standard was found deficient as a group of children were observed watching television during operational hours.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing all infants to sleep with blankets. (NOTE: Caregiver removed all blankets.)
1 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking verification of a TB test.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat in the toddler class was observed torn.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
This standard was found deficient as a group of children were observed watching television during operational hours.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Out of the staff files reviewed, two staff were lacking the required affidavit.
4 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
A caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There were 3 infants asleep in their assigned cribs/playpens who had blankets in with them.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
This standard was found deficient as an infant child was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than a minute. Please note: Child was unharmed.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the children's files reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by calling parent for missing information.)
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing all infants to sleep with blankets. (NOTE: Caregiver removed all blankets.)
4 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
A caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Out of the staff files reviewed, two staff were lacking the required affidavit.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
This standard was found deficient as an infant child was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than a minute. Please note: Child was unharmed.
1 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking verification of a TB test.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat in the toddler class was observed torn.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There were 3 infants asleep in their assigned cribs/playpens who had blankets in with them.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the children's files reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by calling parent for missing information.)
Yes
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
This standard was found deficient as a group of children were observed watching television during operational hours.
1 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking verification of a TB test.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat in the toddler class was observed torn.
4 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
A caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
This standard was found deficient as an infant child was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than a minute. Please note: Child was unharmed.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing all infants to sleep with blankets. (NOTE: Caregiver removed all blankets.)
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There were 3 infants asleep in their assigned cribs/playpens who had blankets in with them.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
This standard was found deficient as a group of children were observed watching television during operational hours.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Out of the staff files reviewed, two staff were lacking the required affidavit.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the children's files reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by calling parent for missing information.)
Yes
4 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
A caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes.
1 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking verification of a TB test.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
This standard was found deficient as an infant child was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than a minute. Please note: Child was unharmed.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat in the toddler class was observed torn.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Out of the staff files reviewed, two staff were lacking the required affidavit.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
This standard was found deficient as a group of children were observed watching television during operational hours.
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There were 3 infants asleep in their assigned cribs/playpens who had blankets in with them.
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the children's files reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by calling parent for missing information.)
Yes
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing all infants to sleep with blankets. (NOTE: Caregiver removed all blankets.)
5 746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
There were 3 infants asleep in their assigned cribs/playpens who had blankets in with them.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 20, 2026, determined the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
2 746.303(b) - Report Number of Employees
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
2 746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Out of the staff files reviewed, two staff were lacking the required affidavit.
1 746.901(3) - Required Personnel Records - TB Test
Out of the staff files reviewed, 2 were lacking verification of a TB test.
3 746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
This standard was found deficient as a group of children were observed watching television during operational hours.
5 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
A caregiver did not use good judgement by allowing all infants to sleep with blankets. (NOTE: Caregiver removed all blankets.)
4 746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Out of the children's files reviewed, two had incomplete information for the person to contact in case of an emergency. (NOTE: corrected during inspection by calling parent for missing information.)
Yes
4 746.3505(a) - Diapering Procedures - Caregiver's Hands Washed
A caregiver did not wash her hands between diaper changes.
4 746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Diaper changing mat in the toddler class was observed torn.
5 746.2401(7) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Never Unsupervised
This standard was found deficient as an infant child was left unsupervised in the classroom for less than a minute. Please note: Child was unharmed.

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

Inspections (56)

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

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