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Little Sprouts
A licensed child care center in Austin, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 12411 LIMERICK AVE STE 100, Austin, TX 78758
County: Travis County
Phone: (512) 653-7189
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 28 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1595862
Permit: Full Permit, issued March 23, 2016
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 1595862 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 8 inspections
- 23 citations from these visits (risk level: Medium High 12, Medium 10, 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 December 15, 2021 to October 27, 2026, newest first: 16 visits and 41 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 27, 2026 · Inspection · Findings pending
July 13, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A slide with broken steps was observed in the playground while children were outside in the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and caregiver removed it from the playground.
March 11, 2026 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 27, 2026 · Correction verified: March 26, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
December 15, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
December 4, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 11, 2025 · Correction verified: December 11, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 4, 2025 · Correction verified: December 15, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The room children were napping did not have adequate lighting during naptime.
746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 4, 2025 · Correction verified: December 17, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation had 18 children in a room with a capacity for 13 children.
November 12, 2025 · Inspection · 8 citations
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 26, 2025 · Correction verified: November 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 26, 2025 · Correction verified: December 4, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 26, 2025 · Correction verified: November 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver had no annual trainings and a second caregiver was missing 3 of the 24 hours of annual training.
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 26, 2025 · Correction verified: November 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation has not conducted any severe weather drills or shelter in place drills in 2025 or in 2024.
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 26, 2025 · Correction verified: November 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist filled out since August 11th, 2025.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 26, 2025 · Correction verified: November 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 26, 2025 · Correction verified: November 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 of the caregivers hired after September 2023 was missing the pre-employment affidavit.
746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
Risk level: Medium Low · Correct-by date in the state file: November 26, 2025 · Correction verified: November 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
February 5, 2025 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2025 · Correction verified: February 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One staff personnel file was not available or accessible for review during the inspection.
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 14, 2025 · Correction verified: February 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not provide written notice to the parent of each child that they do not carry liability insurance.
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 12, 2025 · Correction verified: February 6, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2025 · Correction verified: February 26, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.
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
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2025 · Correction verified: February 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2025 · Correction verified: February 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 28, 2025 · Correction verified: February 14, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
March 18, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A slide was observed with no loose-fill surfacing. This was corrected during the inspection when the slide was removed from the playground.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 28, 2024 · Correction verified: April 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver did not have a personnel record or training hours available for review.
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 28, 2024 · Correction verified: April 4, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The director did not have current annual training.
June 27, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
April 17, 2023 · Assessment · 1 citation
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: June 16, 2023 · Correction verified: June 19, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operation did not provide proof of coverage to Licensing by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.
September 29, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 28, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2022 · Correction verified: May 12, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The operational policies needed updates statements for immunizations, employee immunizations. insect and sunscreen, gang free zone, and additions to the physical activity policy.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 13, 2022 · Correction verified: May 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
6 children's files were reviewed. One child needed an updated health statement and one child needed updated immunization records.
April 12, 2022 · Investigation · No citations
January 19, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
December 30, 2021 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 31, 2022 · Correction verified: January 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
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.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 31, 2022 · Correction verified: January 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 30, 2021 · Correction verified: January 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was unaware of the number of children in the classroom.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: January 10, 2022 · Correction verified: January 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two children needed up to date immunizations. One child needed an emergency contact address. One child needed a completed emergency authorization.
December 15, 2021 · Inspection · 11 citations
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 31, 2021 · Correction verified: December 30, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Children's records were not available during the inspection.
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: December 15, 2021 · Correction verified: December 21, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was present without a completed backgrpound check notification. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 15, 2022 · Correction verified: February 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual fire inspection was not available during the inspection.
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 15, 2021 · Correction verified: December 30, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers were unaware of how many children were in their care.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 31, 2021 · Correction verified: December 30, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Drill docmentation was not available during the inspection.
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 31, 2021 · Correction verified: December 30, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during the inspection.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 15, 2022 · Correction verified: January 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Outdoor equipment was noted as having chipped paint and rust areas showing, during the inspection.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 31, 2021 · Correction verified: December 30, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Staff files were not available during the inspection.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 15, 2022 · Correction verified: January 27, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The annual sanitiation inspection was not available during the inspection.
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 31, 2021 · Correction verified: January 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The playground checklist was not available during the inspection.
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 31, 2021 · Correction verified: December 30, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
The menu was not available for review during the inspection.
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- 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.