Little Learners Children's Academy

219 E ELM ST, Hillsboro, TX 76645 · Hill County

10cited violations

9serious

18inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 43
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Hannah Hernandez
Phone: (254) 479-2226
Regulated since: Apr 5, 2024
HHSC IDs: Operation 1464075 · number 1787973
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Supervision & ratios 7
Discipline & child guidance 1
Safety & premises 1
Other 1

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	4	3	Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Other (1)
2025	1	1	Supervision & ratios (1)
2024	1	1	Supervision & ratios (1)
2023	4	4	Supervision & ratios (3), Safety & premises (1)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Jul 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 17, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 8, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited (self-report)
- Discipline & child guidance Serious
  A caregiver was observed on video placing a child roughly down on their nap mat.
  
  HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-06-09. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Based on video footage it was determined a caregiver inappropriately discipline their own child while the child was in care at the operation.
  
  HHSC 746.2807 — Employees Discipline Own Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-06-09. Correction verified 2026-06-17.
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Feb 18, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A 15 month old infant was observed in a classroom with a child in care that had an 18 month age gap. The other child was 4 years old. The infant was placed back into the Infant Classroom during the inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
- Other
  A child in care was observed uses their tablet during naptime.
  
  HHSC 746.2207(c)(4) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-02-11. Correction verified 2026-02-18.
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Feb 10, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation last documented and completed a fire drill in October of 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance.
  
  HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-12-10.
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Mar 11, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 2, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jul 18, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 1, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 7, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Feb 6, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  It was determined a child in care wet their pants and the operation did not call the parent immediately to notify them that the child needed a change of clothes.
  
  HHSC 746.1201(1) — Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-02-23. Correction verified 2024-03-01.
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Dec 19, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Nov 10, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Oct 25, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have a rocking chair for 1 of the infant rooms.
  
  HHSC 746.2405(1) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-10.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have any mattresses, cribs or cots set up or ready for review.
  
  HHSC 746.2405(2) — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-10.
- Safety & premises Serious
  In several classroom there were tools (saw, screwdrivers, screws,etc), paint, accessible to children. In several classrooms there were building materials and the baseboards were not along the walls of the room. In the outdoor area, a shovel, a bucket of water, and tools were observed.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-10.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  The operation did not have a fire inspection report for review.
  
  HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-08. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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HHSC publishes inspections, investigations and assessments from October 2017 onward, with each cited deficiency and its risk weight. Investigation narratives, complaint files and older history require a public information request. The Texas Public Information Act (Texas Government Code Chapter 552) gives anyone the right to ask. You don't have to say why.

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Letter text

Dear Open Records Coordinator,

Under the Texas Public Information Act, Texas Government Code Chapter 552, I request copies of the following Child Care Regulation records for Little Learners Children's Academy, 219 E ELM ST, Hillsboro, TX 76645-3322 (operation ID 1464075, operation number 1787973), for January 1, 2019 to the present:

1. Every inspection, assessment and investigation report, including the deficiencies cited and the operation's corrective actions.
2. Every complaint and self-report intake and its finding.
3. Every corrective or adverse action (evaluation, probation, suspension, revocation, denial, administrative penalty) with related correspondence.
4. Every plan of action or correction the operation submitted, and HHSC's response.

I understand that information made confidential by law (for example the identities of children, families and reporters) may be redacted; please release the remainder. Please provide the records electronically by email. If the cost will exceed $40, please send me an itemized estimate first.

Thank you,

[Your name]
[Email] · [Phone]

If something is happening now, report a concern to HHSC Child Care Regulation. For suspected abuse, contact your county child protective services or law enforcement.

Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, via Child Care Regulation datasets on data.texas.gov. Last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is HHSC's own wording. The categories are ours, added to help you scan. About this data.