Kim And Tracies Little Blessings

540 C R 2220, Mineola, TX 75773 · Wood County

34cited violations

6serious

36inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 58
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:30 AM-05:30 PM
Director / administrator: Melissa Overstreet
Phone: (903) 569-9473
Regulated since: Nov 18, 2005
HHSC IDs: Operation 272678 · number 849385
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 6
Illness & medication 2
Supervision & ratios 8
Safety & premises 10
Records & paperwork 4
Other 4

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	6	0	Safety & premises (4), Other (2)
2025	6	0	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2)
2024	4	2	Supervision & ratios (4)
2023	8	0	Illness & medication (2), Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (4)
2022	10	4	Cleanliness & sanitation (4), Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Other (2)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Aug 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 11, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 16, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  At the follow-up inspection, the measured loose-fill at the slide exits was an inch and half.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-04-16.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 31, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  At the follow-up inspection, the measured loose-fill at the slide exits was an inch and half.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-04-30. Correction verified 2026-04-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  At the inspection, the written feeding instructions for the infants not eating tables need updating.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
- Safety & premises
  At the inspection, the loose-fill did not measure 6 inches at the slide exits.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 3, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  At the inspection, the written feeding instructions for the infants not eating tables need updating.
  
  HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-10. Correction verified 2026-03-05.
- Safety & premises
  At the inspection, the loose-fill did not measure 6 inches at the slide exits.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-31. Correction verified 2026-03-31.
HHSC inspection history
Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jan 15, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Nov 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Nov 26, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Nov 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. At the inspection, evidence of mouse droppings were found in the kitchen area of the operation on more than one work space.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-30. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Nov 25, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. At the inspection, evidence of mouse droppings were found in the kitchen area of the operation on more than one work space.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(8) — Garbage Inaccessible to Children; Maintained in Sanitary Manner
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-12-30. Correction verified 2026-01-15.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Apr 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  At the inspection, the boards on the play truck on the playground are splittering and need to be replaced.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-15. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not have the information related to the promotion of physical activity as a policy.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-01. Correction verified 2025-04-02.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 25, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  At the inspection, the boards on the play truck on the playground are splittering and need to be replaced.
  
  HHSC 746.4751(c) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Hazards Removed or Repaired
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-04-15. Correction verified 2025-04-16.
- Supervision & ratios
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not have the information related to the promotion of physical activity as a policy.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-04-01. Correction verified 2025-04-02.
HHSC inspection history
Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Dec 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Dec 12, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information regarding the operation maintaining and administsering unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors to use in an emergency.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(29) — Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
- Supervision & ratios
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information related to supporting inclusion services for special needs children.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
HHSC inspection history
Apr 23, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information regarding the operation maintaining and administsering unassigned epinephrine auto-injectors to use in an emergency.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(29) — Written Operational Policies - Unassigned Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
- Supervision & ratios
  At the inspection, the operational policy did not include information related to supporting inclusion services for special needs children.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(30) — Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-05-07. Correction verified 2024-04-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 5, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  At the inspection, the loose-fill around the slide exits of the climbing equipment present on the playground does not meet the required 6 inches in depth of mulch and measured 1 inch.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-16. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
- Illness & medication
  At the inspection, 2 out of 6 childrens records reviewed needed updated immunization records.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
- Records & paperwork
  At the inspection, 1 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not include a health care professional.
  
  HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-08.
- Records & paperwork
  At the inspection, 1 out of 6 personnel records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
May 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises
  At the inspection, the loose-fill around the slide exits of the climbing equipment present on the playground does not meet the required 6 inches in depth of mulch and measured 1 inch.
  
  HHSC 746.4907(a)(1) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-16. Correction verified 2023-06-14.
- Illness & medication
  At the inspection, 2 out of 6 childrens records reviewed needed updated immunization records.
  
  HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-09.
- Records & paperwork
  At the inspection, 1 out of 6 children's records reviewed did not include a health care professional.
  
  HHSC 746.605(11) — Required Admission Information - Physician Information
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-08.
- Records & paperwork
  At the inspection, 1 out of 6 personnel records reviewed did not have a notarized affidavit.
  
  HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2023-06-09. Correction verified 2023-06-08.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy did not address the indoor and outdoor benefits of daily physical activities.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(B) — Written Operational Policies - Duration
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-03.
HHSC inspection history
Jun 3, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  The operational policy did not address the indoor and outdoor benefits of daily physical activities.
  
  HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(B) — Written Operational Policies - Duration
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-06-17. Correction verified 2022-06-03.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 10, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

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Mar 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Durnig inspection two cribs in the infant room were observed to have loose fitted sheets. The sheets were changed during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-01.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The kitchen area was observed to have food and other items on the floor and had not been swept and maintained. The counters had old food particles that had not been cleaned from past meals on the counters.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-10.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  During inspection the laundry soap was observed on top of the washing machine in the kitchen area that is off of the pre-k classroom. There is no door or gate blocking the room to make this inaccessible to children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-01.
- Other
  During inspection an electrical outlet in the pre-K classroom was uncovered. The infant and the toddler room also had outlets uncovered as well.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-10.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Mar 1, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Safety & premises Serious
  Durnig inspection two cribs in the infant room were observed to have loose fitted sheets. The sheets were changed during inspection.
  
  HHSC 746.2415(b) — AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-01.
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  The kitchen area was observed to have food and other items on the floor and had not been swept and maintained. The counters had old food particles that had not been cleaned from past meals on the counters.
  
  HHSC 746.3407 — Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-04. Correction verified 2022-03-10.
- Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
  During inspection the laundry soap was observed on top of the washing machine in the kitchen area that is off of the pre-k classroom. There is no door or gate blocking the room to make this inaccessible to children.
  
  HHSC 746.3407(12) — Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-03-01.
- Other
  During inspection an electrical outlet in the pre-K classroom was uncovered. The infant and the toddler room also had outlets uncovered as well.
  
  HHSC 746.3701(1) — Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-03-01. Correction verified 2022-03-10.
HHSC inspection history

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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 Kim and Tracies Little Blessings, 540 C R 2220, Mineola, TX 75773 (operation ID 272678, operation number 849385), 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.

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