Little Sprouts
12411 LIMERICK AVE STE 100, Austin, TX 78758 · Travis County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 28
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Juanita Medina
- Phone
- (512) 653-7189
- Regulated since
- Mar 23, 2016
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1211607 · number 1595862
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1), Other (1) |
| 2025 | 18 | 0 | Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (5), Staff background & training (6), Records & paperwork (4), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Other (1) |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | Illness & medication (2) |
| 2021 | 15 | 4 | Illness & medication (1), Safety & premises (3), Food & allergies (1), Staff background & training (3), Records & paperwork (2), Other (5) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
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.
HHSC 746.4751(a) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-07-13.
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Other
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Mar 11, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
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.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-27. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Supervision & ratios
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Dec 15, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 4, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The room children were napping did not have adequate lighting during naptime.
HHSC 746.2911 — Adequate Lighting During Naptime
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-04. Correction verified 2025-12-15.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation had 18 children in a room with a capacity for 13 children.
HHSC 746.4201 — Indoor Space Requirement
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-04. Correction verified 2025-12-17.
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Records & paperwork
Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.601(c) — Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-12-11. Correction verified 2025-12-11.
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Other
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Nov 12, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
A caregiver had no annual trainings and a second caregiver was missing 3 of the 24 hours of annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-11-26.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-11-26.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1309(g) — Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80%
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-11-26.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver had an expired CPR and First Aid Certification and their new certification was not available at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-11-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist filled out since August 11th, 2025.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-11-26.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not conducted any severe weather drills or shelter in place drills in 2025 or in 2024.
HHSC 746.5205(2) — Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-11-26.
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Records & paperwork
Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.
HHSC 746.601(c) — Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-12-04.
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Records & paperwork
1 of the caregivers hired after September 2023 was missing the pre-employment affidavit.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-11-26. Correction verified 2025-11-26.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC 746.1315(a) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Staff background & training
One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-26.
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Other
The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted.
HHSC 746.401(2) — Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-12. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
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Illness & medication
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.
HHSC 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
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-28. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not provide written notice to the parent of each child that they do not carry liability insurance.
HHSC 746.801(6) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-06.
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Records & paperwork
One staff personnel file was not available or accessible for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.909 — Access to Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-02-14. Correction verified 2025-02-14.
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Staff background & training
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Mar 18, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
The director did not have current annual training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-03-28. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Other
A slide was observed with no loose-fill surfacing. This was corrected during the inspection when the slide was removed from the playground.
HHSC 746.4901(a) — Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-03-18.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver did not have a personnel record or training hours available for review.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-03-28. Correction verified 2024-04-04.
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Staff background & training
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Jun 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 17, 2023 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not provide proof of coverage to Licensing by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.
HHSC 746.203(2) — Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-16. Correction verified 2023-06-19.
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Supervision & ratios
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Sep 29, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Apr 28, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Illness & medication
The operational policies needed updates statements for immunizations, employee immunizations. insect and sunscreen, gang free zone, and additions to the physical activity policy.
HHSC 746.501(a)(11) — Written Operational Policies - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-12.
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Illness & medication
6 children's files were reviewed. One child needed an updated health statement and one child needed updated immunization records.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-05-13. Correction verified 2022-05-20.
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Illness & medication
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Apr 12, 2022 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 19, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 30, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
One caregiver was unaware of the number of children in the classroom.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-30. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
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Staff background & training
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.
HHSC 746.1309(e) — Documented Annual Training- Required Content
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
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Staff background & training
The Director was missing proof of 23 hours of annual training, to include SIDS and Child Abuse.
HHSC 746.1311(a) — Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-31. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
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Illness & medication
Two children needed up to date immunizations. One child needed an emergency contact address. One child needed a completed emergency authorization.
HHSC 746.603(a) — Children's Records Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-01-10. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
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Other Serious
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Dec 15, 2021 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
One caregiver was present without a completed backgrpound check notification. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
HHSC 745.641 — AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-15. Correction verified 2021-12-21.
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Other Serious
Two caregivers were unaware of how many children were in their care.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2021-12-15. Correction verified 2021-12-30.
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Other
The annual sanitiation inspection was not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3401(a) — Annual Sanitation Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-15. Correction verified 2022-01-27.
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Safety & premises
Outdoor equipment was noted as having chipped paint and rust areas showing, during the inspection.
HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-01-15. Correction verified 2022-01-27.
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Food & allergies
The menu was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.401(6) — Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-31. Correction verified 2021-12-30.
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Other
The playground checklist was not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-31. Correction verified 2022-01-19.
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Safety & premises Serious
The annual fire inspection was not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-01-15. Correction verified 2022-02-08.
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Safety & premises
An emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5202(1) — Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2021-12-31. Correction verified 2021-12-30.
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Other
Drill docmentation was not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-31. Correction verified 2021-12-30.
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Records & paperwork
Children's records were not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.801(1) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-31. Correction verified 2021-12-30.
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Records & paperwork
Staff files were not available during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2021-12-31. Correction verified 2021-12-30.
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Staff background & training Serious
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