The Vardell Report.Little Hearts Child Development Center

Across 24 licensing visits from April 2022 to June 2026, HHSC cited 28 deficiencies at Little Hearts Child Development Center; 28 have a recorded correction.

Visits

24

2022–2026, inspections, investigations and assessments

Deficiencies

28

Standards cited by HHSC inspectors

Corrected

28

Of 28 deficiencies, with a recorded correction date

Investigations

5

Licensing investigations, whatever prompted them

Every visit in the record window, newest first. A deficiency is a licensing standard Texas inspectors found was not met. HHSC publishes what an investigation cited, not what the report to it alleged.

1. Jun 172026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143710

2. May 222026

   Inspection

   1 deficiency

   • 746.1607Child/Caregiver Ratio - 2 CaregiversMedium-high riskCorrected May 22, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143709

3. May 72026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143708

4. May 62026

   Investigation

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905236077

5. May 52026

   Inspection

   No deficiencies

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143707

6. Apr 132026

   Inspection

   2 deficiencies

   • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 13, 2026
   • 746.1309(e)Documented Annual Training- Required ContentMedium riskCorrected Apr 27, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143706

7. Mar 242026

   Inspection

   2 deficiencies

   • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 24, 2026
   • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 24, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143705

8. Mar 92026

   Inspection

   2 deficiencies

   • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected Mar 9, 2026
   • 745.641AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationHigh riskCorrected Mar 9, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143704

9. Mar 52026

   Investigation

   1 deficiency

   • 746.305(a)(1)Report Unsafe Facility OccurrenceMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 1, 2026

   Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905236076

10. Jul 92025

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143703

11. May 212025

    Inspection

    5 deficiencies

    • 746.4751(c)Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or RepairedMedium-high riskCorrected May 23, 2025
    • 746.603(a)(3)Children's Records - Health StatementMedium riskCorrected May 28, 2025
    • 746.3407Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentMedium-high riskCorrected May 23, 2025
    • 746.613(b)Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentMedium-high riskCorrected May 28, 2025
    • 746.1301(a)(3)(A)Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue BreathingMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 4, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143702

12. May 72025

    Investigation

    1 deficiency

    Opened on a report the operation made itself.

    • 746.307(b)(1)AP Parental Communication - Injury Requires Treatment by Health Care Professional or HospitalizationMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 5, 2025

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905236075

13. Oct 42024

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143701

14. Sep 62024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Sep 6, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143700

15. Aug 82024

    Inspection

    1 deficiency

    • 746.1601Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Aug 8, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143699

16. Jul 162024

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.3401(a)Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected Jul 29, 2024
    • 746.5105Corrections Made to Fire InspectionHigh riskCorrected Aug 21, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143698

17. May 212024

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.1605(1)Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in AgeMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 24, 2024
    • 746.613(b)Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 4, 2024

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143697

18. Jun 82023

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.613(b)Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentMedium-high riskCorrected Jun 19, 2023
    • 746.611(a)(1)Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programLow riskCorrected Jun 19, 2023

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143696

19. Nov 102022

    Investigation

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905236074

20. Aug 172022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143695

21. Jul 72022

    Inspection

    No deficiencies

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143694

22. Jul 62022

    Investigation

    3 deficiencies

    Opened on a report the operation made itself.

    • 746.1203(4)Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Aug 4, 2022
    • 746.2805(4)Prohibited Punishments - Hitting with Hand or InstrumentHigh riskCorrected Aug 4, 2022
    • 746.1201(2)Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Relate to ChildrenHigh riskCorrected Aug 4, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905236073

23. Apr 292022

    Inspection

    2 deficiencies

    • 746.4135(b)Children's Products- Annual CertificationMedium riskCorrected Apr 29, 2022
    • 746.3401(a)Annual Sanitation InspectionMedium-high riskCorrected May 13, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905143693

24. Apr 132022

    Assessment

    1 deficiency

    • 746.1015Director Qualifications - 13 or More ChildrenMedium-high riskCorrected Apr 29, 2022

    Source: Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x), 905253977

Texas gives every licensing standard one of five risk levels, from low to high, by how likely a deficiency is to harm a child.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children, Cited in Four Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.1601 in August 2024, September 2024, March 2026 and April 2026. The agency describes it this way: Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222222222222232424242424252525262626262626262626746.1601 across all 24 visits, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment, Cited in Three Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.3407 in May 2025, March 2026 and March 2026. The agency describes it this way: Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222222222222232424242424252525262626262626262626746.3407 across all 24 visits, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current, Cited in Three Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.613(b) in June 2023, May 2024 and May 2025. The agency describes it this way: Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222222222222232424242424252525262626262626262626746.613(b) across all 24 visits, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Annual Sanitation Inspection, Cited in Two Visits

   HHSC inspectors cited 746.3401(a) in April 2022 and July 2024. The agency describes it this way: Annual Sanitation Inspection. None rose above medium-high risk. Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   222222222222232424242424252525262626262626262626746.3401(a) across all 24 visits, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   What changed after 746.1601 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children: cited in four visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

2. 02

   What changed after 746.3407 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

3. 03

   What changed after 746.613(b) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current: cited in three visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

4. 04

   What changed after 746.3401(a) was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Annual Sanitation Inspection: cited in two visits, most seriously at medium-high risk.

5. 05

   What is the ratio in the room my child would join, and how is every child accounted for at nap time, pickup and on the playground?

   Ratios change through the day, so they are worth counting yourself on a visit.

6. 06

   Has the center ever been under corrective or adverse action, and what changed afterward?

   HHSC’s files name no enforcement action in this window. They say whether a program is under corrective or adverse action, not what the action was.

Program details, licensing visits and the deficiencies cited at each are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission's Child Care Regulation in its daily files on data.texas.gov.

• Child Care Licensing operations (data.texas.gov)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 1722162

  Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905253977

  Visit Apr 13, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143693

  Visit Apr 29, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905236073

  Visit Jul 6, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143694

  Visit Jul 7, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143695

  Visit Aug 17, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905236074

  Visit Nov 10, 2022 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143696

  Visit Jun 8, 2023 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143697

  Visit May 21, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143698

  Visit Jul 16, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143699

  Visit Aug 8, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143700

  Visit Sep 6, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143701

  Visit Oct 4, 2024 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905236075

  Visit May 7, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143702

  Visit May 21, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143703

  Visit Jul 9, 2025 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905236076

  Visit Mar 5, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143704

  Visit Mar 9, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143705

  Visit Mar 24, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143706

  Visit Apr 13, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143707

  Visit May 5, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905236077

  Visit May 6, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143708

  Visit May 7, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143709

  Visit May 22, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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• Inspection, investigation or assessment, with the deficiencies cited (data.texas.gov: m5q4-3y3d and tqgd-mf4x)

  Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation · 905143710

  Visit Jun 17, 2026 · Published Oct 31, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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