Little Texans Learning Center
1215 DAVIS ST S, Sulphur Springs, TX 75482 · Hopkins County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 144
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 05:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Remona Hynson
- Phone
- (903) 885-3011
- Regulated since
- Mar 29, 2010
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 470528 · number 989606
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (4), Safety & premises (1) |
| 2025 | 5 | 3 | Supervision & ratios (3), Staff background & training (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2024 | 3 | 2 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Safety & premises (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
| 2023 | 8 | 5 | Cleanliness & sanitation (1), Illness & medication (1), Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (1), Safety & premises (1), Staff background & training (1), Other (1) |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | Supervision & ratios (1), Records & paperwork (1) |
Enforcement actions
- Seen Oct 1, 2026 — Conditions on permit (HHSC operation record)
HHSC publishes these as current flags on the operation, not as dated actions. The date shown is when this site first saw the flag. The HHSC Child Care Search has the details.
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jul 21, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 1, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 25, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 24, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation's last fire inspection was completed 3/2025.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-07-06. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operations last gas inspection was completed 3/2024.
HHSC 746.5401 — Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-06. Correction verified 2026-06-24.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Jun 18, 2026 Report
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 13, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was not following conditions on an approved variance. Per varaince condition an individual is to work in a classroom with a qualified caregiver. At inspection, observed the caregiver supervising three children 6 months to 11 months alone. This was corrected at inspection as a second caregiver was sent into the classroom.
HHSC 745.8311(b) — Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-03-13. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Mar 4, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
Observed two children were each napping on a torn nap mat that had exposed foam in one classroom. Nap mats cannot be properly sanitized if torn and have exposed foam.
HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-11. Correction verified 2026-03-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked written procedures for the following: A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; C) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; D) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; and E) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18)(C) — Written Operational Policies - Type of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-18. Correction verified 2026-03-26.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Dec 17, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 15, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 25, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 8, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 6, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 13, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-06-13. Correction verified 2025-05-13.
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Records & paperwork
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Mar 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Mar 6, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
In one classroom, during nap time, one caregiver was supervising 7 children, ages 15 months to 17 months. These numbers exceed the ratios allowed in a Licensed Child Care Center. This was discussed with the director. This was corrected at inspection as a second caregiver went into the classroom to assist supervise the children.
HHSC 746.1613(a) — Reduction of child/caregiver naptime ratio by 50% allowed, If 13 or more children in care, children are 18 mo. or older and other standards met
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-03-06. Correction verified 2025-03-13.
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 21, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation was not following conditions on an approved variance. Per varaince condition an individual is to work in a classroom with a qualified caregiver. At inspection, observed the caregiver supervising five children birth to 11 months alone. This was corrected at inspection as a second caregiver was sent into the classroom.
HHSC 745.8311(b) — Waiver/Variance - Comply w/ each condition while in effect
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
One caregiver was caring for 5 infants birth through 11 months. This was corrected at inspection as a second entered the room. In another classroom one caregiver was supervising 6 children ages 14 months to 17 months. This was corrected at inspection as the second caregiver returned to the classroom.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-21. Correction verified 2025-03-06.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
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Feb 13, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 22, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jan 21, 2025 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient. It was determined an individual has been working in a classroom with children as a caregiver who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent.
HHSC 746.1107(2) — Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-02-18. Correction verified 2025-02-21.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 26, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
Diaper changing mats in two classrooms were observed torn with exposed foam which causes the mat not to be able to be properly sanitized. This was corrected at inspection as the operation replaced both changing mats.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-08-26.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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Aug 22, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
One child's food allergy plan was not signed by the parent.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-13. Correction verified 2024-06-13.
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Records & paperwork
A sampling of children records were evaluated. Seven children records did not have a signed Parent's Rights form on file for review.
HHSC HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights — HRC 42.04271 - Parent's Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2024-06-20. Correction verified 2024-06-17.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jul 10, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A child was observed seated in a highchair without straps and not strapped in. Two other high chairs did not have straps.
HHSC 746.2407 — Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-07-17. Correction verified 2023-07-18.
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Illness & medication
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's immunization record was observed incomplete.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-08-10. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
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Staff background & training
Three employees lacked a notarized affidavit. Two employee's record lacked documentation of an employee statement regarding the center policies. Two employee's records lacked a statement regarding the personnel policies. One caregivers record lacked documentation of completion of orientation.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-24. Correction verified 2023-07-11.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Jun 28, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
In one classroom, a caregiver was observed talking on her cell phone.
HHSC 746.1203(3)(D) — Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-07-10.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
In one classroom a caregiver was supervising 25 children, ages 4 years to 6 years (SPA: 5 years). This was corrected at inspection as 3 children were moved into another class. In another classroom, one caregiver was supervising 16 children, ages 3 years. These children had woken up from nap and were putting their nap mats away. This was corrected at inspection as another caregiver went into the classroom. These numbers exceed the ratio allowed in a Licensed Child Care Center. This was discussed with the direcctor.
HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-06-28. Correction verified 2023-07-10.
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Other Serious
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Jun 14, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 4, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
The diaper changing mat in one classroom was torn and had exposed foam. This was corrected at inspection as staff replaced the changing mat.
HHSC 746.3503(a) — Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-05-04.
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Cleanliness & sanitation Serious
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May 3, 2023 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient as a caregiver has put children in the corner as a method of discipline.
HHSC 746.2803(4)(D) — Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised Separation
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-06-15. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
This standard was reviewed as part of an investigation and found deficient as a caregiver used an improper restraint which led to bruising of a child.
HHSC 746.2805 — Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-06-15. Correction verified 2023-06-28.
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Supervision & ratios
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May 2, 2023 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 29, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Records & paperwork
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked a health statement.
HHSC 746.603(a)(3) — Children's Records - Health Statement
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-09-29. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operation did not have a copy of the most recent fire inspection on file for review by Child Care Regulation.
HHSC 746.801(11) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-09-09. Correction verified 2022-09-02.
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Records & paperwork
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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.