Little Dreamers Academy
12693 CHINA SPRING RD, China Spring, TX 76633 · Mclennan County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 39
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Hayley Squires
- Phone
- (254) 836-5200
- Regulated since
- Sep 14, 2018
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1304662 · number 1672909
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 10 | Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (4), Staff background & training (4), Other (4) |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (2) |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | Food & allergies (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jul 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 4, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
It was determined a sole caregiver in a classroom did not meet the age requirement to be the only caregiver in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1107(1) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Other Serious
It was determined from a DFPS investigation that a caregiver was unaware of the number of children in their group.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on evidence from a DFPS investigation, it was determined a child was able to get away from his caregiver and was in an unopened and unfenced area.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information from the DFPS investigation, it was determined the operation did not report an incident that put a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, it was determined a parent was not notified of a situation that placed their child at risk.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Illness & medication
Based on the evidence from a DFPS investigation, it was determined the operation did not have an incident report for an incident that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 3, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
It was determined a sole caregiver in a classroom did not meet the age requirement to be the only caregiver in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1107(1) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Other Serious
It was determined from a DFPS investigation that a caregiver was unaware of the number of children in their group.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on evidence from a DFPS investigation, it was determined a child was able to get away from his caregiver and was in an unopened and unfenced area.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
Based on information from the DFPS investigation, it was determined the operation did not report an incident that put a child at risk.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Other Serious
Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, it was determined a parent was not notified of a situation that placed their child at risk.
HHSC 746.307(b)(4) — Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
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Illness & medication
Based on the evidence from a DFPS investigation, it was determined the operation did not have an incident report for an incident that placed a child at risk.
HHSC 746.701(5) — Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-01. Correction verified 2026-07-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jun 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver who is under the age of 18 years old, was observed supervising children alone on 6/03/26 by Child Care Regulation and on 6/05/26 by a DFPS Investigator. observed on 6/03/26 supervising a group of children alone.
HHSC 746.1109(a)(1) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A child, who was outdoors in the playground area, was observed to have sent inside alone by a caregiver and there was no caregiver supervising the child while the child went inside the operation to the bathroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver who is under the age of 18 years old, was observed supervising children alone on 6/03/26 by Child Care Regulation and on 6/05/26 by a DFPS Investigator. observed on 6/03/26 supervising a group of children alone.
HHSC 746.1109(a)(1) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
A child, who was outdoors in the playground area, was observed to have sent inside alone by a caregiver and there was no caregiver supervising the child while the child went inside the operation to the bathroom.
HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-05. Correction verified 2026-06-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There were 5 caregivers with CPR/First Aid certifications that were observed to have expired.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-08. Correction verified 2025-10-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection report. The last fire inspection report was completed on 4/22/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-02. Correction verified 2025-10-01.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 11, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
There were 5 caregivers with CPR/First Aid certifications that were observed to have expired.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-08. Correction verified 2025-10-08.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current fire inspection report. The last fire inspection report was completed on 4/22/2024.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-10-02. Correction verified 2025-10-01.
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Staff background & training
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Dec 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 19, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Dec 11, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 6, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was 1 child in care with a documented food allergy and the there was not a food allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Other
There was 1 child's files reviewed that did not have health statements on file for review.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
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Safety & premises
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Nov 15, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
There was 1 child in care with a documented food allergy and the there was not a food allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-12-13. Correction verified 2025-01-07.
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Other
There was 1 child's files reviewed that did not have health statements on file for review.
HHSC 746.611(b) — Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-11-22. Correction verified 2024-11-26.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Feb 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 6, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Feb 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jan 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment by tying a child's hands together and over their head.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-02. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Jan 30, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment by tying a child's hands together and over their head.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-02. Correction verified 2024-02-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
The menus for breakfast and snack time were observed to not follow the meal patterns of United Standards Department of Agriculture due to being high in sugar.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-20. Correction verified 2023-02-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Food & allergies
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Feb 9, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Food & allergies
The menus for breakfast and snack time were observed to not follow the meal patterns of United Standards Department of Agriculture due to being high in sugar.
HHSC 746.3301(b) — Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-02-20. Correction verified 2023-02-15.
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Food & allergies
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Jul 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 16, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have in person CPR training as required per standards.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-18. Correction verified 2022-05-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current inspection on file. The last fire inspection on file was in 2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-05-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
The smoke detection system had not been inspected since 6/18/2020.
HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-04-29.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Apr 8, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have in person CPR training as required per standards.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-05-18. Correction verified 2022-05-16.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a current inspection on file. The last fire inspection on file was in 2020.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-05-09.
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Safety & premises Serious
The smoke detection system had not been inspected since 6/18/2020.
HHSC 746.5311(a) — Smoke-Detection System
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-04-29. Correction verified 2022-04-29.
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Staff background & training
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