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Little Dreamer's Daycare Center
A licensed child care center in Athens, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 1008 MILL RUN RD, Athens, TX 75751
County: Henderson County
Phone: (903) 368-5368
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 136 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1548352
Permit: Full Permit, issued March 20, 2015
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1548352 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 7 inspections
- 2 investigations
- 10 citations from these visits (risk level: High 1, Medium High 5, Medium 3, Medium Low 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from October 21, 2021 to October 6, 2026, newest first: 19 visits and 37 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
October 6, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
October 3, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
August 24, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 18, 2026 · Correction verified: October 12, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The last gas leak test was conducted 8/20/2024.
746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: September 4, 2026 · Correction verified: September 30, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
While reviewing children's files, 4 children did not have information for authorization for medical treatment.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 4, 2026 · Correction verified: September 30, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
While reviewing children's files, 4 children did not have an address or phone number for an emergency contact.
May 20, 2026 · Investigation · No citations
November 4, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
September 18, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: October 17, 2025 · Correction verified: November 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not provide training hours to review.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
While doing a walk through of the infant room, 1 child was in a restrictive device inside a crib and 2 infants under 12 months had blankets on them. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the restrictive device and the blankets from the crib while I was present.
January 6, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
November 4, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 18, 2024 · Correction verified: January 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training completed within the last 12 months.
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 18, 2024 · Correction verified: January 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have the parent's rights information in the operational policy or an acknowledgment that the parents were given the information.
746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 18, 2024 · Correction verified: January 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The loose fill under the swing is not maintained to 9 inches.
November 29, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 6, 2023 · Correction verified: December 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two diaper changing pads were observed to have tears and could no longer be sanitized properly.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 27, 2023 · Correction verified: December 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The HASA was completed and the caregivers did not have the 6 required topics for training.
November 30, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 30, 2022 · Correction verified: December 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection, one caregiver was observed not having the necessary educational requirements.
October 12, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 26, 2022 · Correction verified: October 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed. 4 records were not maintained.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 26, 2022 · Correction verified: October 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed and not maintained.
July 8, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 28, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 14, 2022 · Inspection · 5 citations
745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2022 · Correction verified: April 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 21, 2022 · Correction verified: April 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection, two infant rooms were observed to have infant feeding sheets that had not been updated. This was discussed with the caregivers and the person in charge.
746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 21, 2022 · Correction verified: April 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection it was observed the operation did not have a staff list or licensing inspection posted.
746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 14, 2022 · Correction verified: April 28, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During the inspection, a classroom was observed with a child's television program on that was not related to the daily activity. The caregiver stated she turns it on in the morning to start the day and wait for devotion time.
746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
During inspection, 2 infant classrooms were observed to have infants in restrictive devices. A second walk through was conducted 30 minutes later and one class had the same 2 infants in the restrictive devices and the second class had the the same children in restrictive devices and one asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the infants from the devices.
February 23, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
February 8, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
January 21, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 21, 2022 · Correction verified: February 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One infant was not strapped in in a high chair table.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 4, 2022 · Correction verified: February 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing 1,5,6. The operation does not administer medication so #3 is not required.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 26, 2022 · Correction verified: February 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver had access to children before a background check was conducted.
December 15, 2021 · Inspection · 10 citations
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2022 · Correction verified: January 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing these required trainings.
746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2022 · Correction verified: January 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A swing set is on the playground and required 6 inches of loose fill material is not installed.
746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2022 · Correction verified: January 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of 5 records reviewed Staff #1, #2, and #3 are missing this training.
746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2022 · Correction verified: January 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Five records were reviewed. Staff #1 needs one more hour in one of the required topic areas. Staff #3 needs two hours.
746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2022 · Correction verified: January 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four records were reviewed. Child # 2 and #3 need addresses for their healthcare provider.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2022 · Correction verified: January 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Of 5 records reviewed, staff #1, #2, and #3 do not have this training available.
746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2022 · Correction verified: January 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and Child #4 do not show the parents received the parent handbook (operational Policies).
746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2022 · Correction verified: December 16, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A current gas leak inspection is not available.
746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2022 · Correction verified: January 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have full info for emergency contact.
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 12, 2022 · Correction verified: January 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have a health statement or parent health statement on file.
October 21, 2021 · Investigation · 6 citations
746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 13, 2021 · Correction verified: December 15, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An employee parked and the left the daycare vehicle, without ensuring that each child was accounted for.
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 15, 2021 · Correction verified: December 15, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An incident report was not completed for a situation that placed a child at risk.
746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in care
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 13, 2021 · Correction verified: December 15, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on a DFPS investigation, it was founded that an employee did not properly utilize the installed electronic child safety alarm. The employee exited the vehicle to turn the alarm off, instead of walking through the vehicle to turn the alarm off.
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 13, 2021 · Correction verified: December 15, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on a DFPS investigation, an operation employee did not use good judgment when they exited the vehicle without following transportation protocol. As a result, a child was left unattended on the vehicle for over 20 minutes.
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 13, 2021 · Correction verified: December 15, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred.
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 13, 2021 · Correction verified: December 15, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on a DFPS investigation, an incident that put a child at risk occurred on 10/20/21 and the operation did not notify licensing per minimum standards.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.