Little Jays Learning Center
3031 DEPOT ST, Needville, TX 77461 · Fort Bend County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 101
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:00 PM
- Director / administrator
- Shelley Wendt
- Phone
- (979) 793-5500
- Regulated since
- Mar 29, 2006
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 283956 · number 854722
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 0 | Staff background & training (2), Records & paperwork (2), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 10 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (6), Other (4) |
| 2023 | 8 | 0 | Illness & medication (2), Supervision & ratios (6) |
| 2022 | 12 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (4), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (4) |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | Staff background & training (2) |
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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Sep 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The playground area does not have the proper 6 inches of shredded rubber material installed.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-30.
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Records & paperwork
An employee did not have a notarized affidavit at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-09-30. Correction verified 2026-09-30.
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Staff background & training
Five employees did not have annual training available to review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-30.
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Other
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Sep 16, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The playground area does not have the proper 6 inches of shredded rubber material installed.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-09-30.
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Records & paperwork
An employee did not have a notarized affidavit at the time of inspection.
HHSC 746.901(4) — Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2026-09-30.
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Staff background & training
Five employees did not have annual training available to review during the inspection.
HHSC 746.901(6) — Required Personnel Records -Training Hours
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-09-30.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The infant feeding instructions for three children were not updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Other
The playground area does not have propper 6 inches of the shredder rubber material instaled.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were lacking of the promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were lacking of the parent's rights information. Form 2987 was not available neither.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Other
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Sep 29, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other
The infant feeding instructions for three children were not updated.
HHSC 746.2421(b) — Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Other
The playground area does not have propper 6 inches of the shredder rubber material instaled.
HHSC 746.4907(d) — Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-13.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were lacking of the promotion of indoor and outdoor activities.
HHSC 746.501(a)(18) — Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
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Supervision & ratios
The operational policies were lacking of the parent's rights information. Form 2987 was not available neither.
HHSC 746.501(a)(20) — Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-10-13. Correction verified 2025-10-14.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 21, 2025 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation is being cited by assessment because the operation failed to report the number of employees left the childcare center by the previous calendar year 2024.
HHSC 746.303(b) — Report Number of Employees
HHSC risk weight: Medium Low. Corrected 2025-01-21. Correction verified 2025-01-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Oct 15, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 15, 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.
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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Oct 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 31, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 27, 2023 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 27, 2023 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not complete their children product certification since 02/01/2022.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-07. Correction verified 2023-06-27.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 22, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation has not complete their children product certification since 02/01/2022.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-07-07. Correction verified 2023-06-27.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have proof of utilization of a monthly maintence checklist for November and December 2022.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have the most updated immunization record on file at the operation. This was corrected when the immunization record was obtained during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have proof that fire drills were conducted for November and December.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Jan 19, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have proof of utilization of a monthly maintence checklist for November and December 2022.
HHSC 746.4751(b) — Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
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Illness & medication
One child did not have the most updated immunization record on file at the operation. This was corrected when the immunization record was obtained during the inspection.
HHSC 746.603(a)(4) — Children's Records - Immunizations
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-01-19.
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Supervision & ratios
The operation did not have proof that fire drills were conducted for November and December.
HHSC 746.801(10) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-02-02. Correction verified 2023-02-09.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 2, 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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Nov 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 22, 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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Aug 22, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Sufficient proof was found as part of the investigation that the director did not ensure employees were compliant with minimum standards when a caregiver did not have current annual training and left a child unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-11-02.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that neglect occurred at the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-11-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during a DFPS investigation to prove that a caregiver left an infant unsupervised in a crib in another room.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Staff background & training
Sufficient evidence was found during a DFPS investigation to prove that a caregiver did not obtain all hours of training as required during the most recently completed training year.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-18. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during a DFPS investigation to prove that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulations a situation in which a caregiver left an infant unsupervised in a room and injuries occurred.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Safety & premises
There was sufficient found during a DFPS investigation to prove that a caregiver saw blood in the crib and did not notify parents upon pick up.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Aug 5, 2022 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Sufficient proof was found as part of the investigation that the director did not ensure employees were compliant with minimum standards when a caregiver did not have current annual training and left a child unsupervised.
HHSC 746.1003(2) — Director Responsibilities - Employees Comply with Standards
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-11-02.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
Based on the DFPS investigation, there is sufficient evidence to suggest that neglect occurred at the operation.
HHSC 746.1201(4) — AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-10-24. Correction verified 2022-11-02.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during a DFPS investigation to prove that a caregiver left an infant unsupervised in a crib in another room.
HHSC 746.1203(4) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Staff background & training
Sufficient evidence was found during a DFPS investigation to prove that a caregiver did not obtain all hours of training as required during the most recently completed training year.
HHSC 746.1301(5)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2022-08-18. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
There was sufficient evidence found during a DFPS investigation to prove that the operation did not report to Child Care Regulations a situation in which a caregiver left an infant unsupervised in a room and injuries occurred.
HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Safety & premises
There was sufficient found during a DFPS investigation to prove that a caregiver saw blood in the crib and did not notify parents upon pick up.
HHSC 746.307(c) — Parental Notification of Less Serious Injuries
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2022-08-10. Correction verified 2022-08-22.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 2, 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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Oct 8, 2021 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An individual was observed at the operation during a DFPS investigation without an eligible background check being submitted. Further information was obtained that the individual had been used in a caregiver role prior to receiving a notice of eligibility.
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 2021-10-08. Correction verified 2021-10-08.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training Serious
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Oct 8, 2021 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training Serious
An individual was observed at the operation during a DFPS investigation without an eligible background check being submitted. Further information was obtained that the individual had been used in a caregiver role prior to receiving a notice of eligibility.
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 2021-10-08. Correction verified 2021-10-08.
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Staff background & training Serious
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Aug 13, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Aug 13, 2021 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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