The Little Rascals Child Care

19935 HIGHWAY 6, Manvel, TX 77578 · Brazoria County

16cited violations

6serious

20inspections & investigations

0enforcement actions

Program

Type: Licensed center
Licensed capacity: 205
Ages: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours: 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Director / administrator: Melissa Lopez
Phone: (281) 489-1017
Regulated since: Apr 6, 2026
HHSC IDs: Operation 1525333 · number 1831202
Official record: HHSC Child Care Search

Violations by category

Cleanliness & sanitation 2
Supervision & ratios 6
Safety & premises 2
Other 6

Year by year

Year	Violations	Serious	Main categories
2026	16	6	Cleanliness & sanitation (2), Supervision & ratios (6), Safety & premises (2), Other (6)

Inspections, investigations & assessments

Sep 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Sep 23, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Sep 1, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Aug 29, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  During transition time during closing, caregivers were unaware of how many children they were responsible for.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A child was observed left in the classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operation failed to report to licensing within two days when a child was left in the classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Aug 29, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other Serious
  During transition time during closing, caregivers were unaware of how many children they were responsible for.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  A child was observed left in the classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.1205(a)(4) — Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
- Supervision & ratios Serious
  Operation failed to report to licensing within two days when a child was left in the classroom.
  
  HHSC 746.305(a)(6) — Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
  
  HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2026-09-01. Correction verified 2026-09-23.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 24, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A ceiling tile in the infant classroom was completely missing and the ventilation was exposed
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
- Safety & premises
  Parts of the wooden barriers around the playground structure was observed broken and nails were exposed. In addition, litter and broken equipment was observed on and throughout the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 10, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
- Cleanliness & sanitation
  A ceiling tile in the infant classroom was completely missing and the ventilation was exposed
  
  HHSC 746.3407(9) — Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-17. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
- Safety & premises
  Parts of the wooden barriers around the playground structure was observed broken and nails were exposed. In addition, litter and broken equipment was observed on and throughout the playground.
  
  HHSC 746.3701 — Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-24. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 9, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 8, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  On 7-02-2026, the operation was out of ratio by three children in the school age room.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 8, 2026 Assessment · Deficiencies cited
- Supervision & ratios
  On 7-02-2026, the operation was out of ratio by three children in the school age room.
  
  HHSC 746.1601 — Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-07-08. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
HHSC inspection history
Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Jul 2, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During the inspection, it was found a child was being forced to nap by caregivers wrapping their legs around the child legs.
  
  HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
- Other
  During the investigation, it was determined children are not being provided with an alternate activity when they do not take a nap.
  
  HHSC 746.2907(a) — Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
Jul 1, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
- Other
  During the inspection, it was found a child was being forced to nap by caregivers wrapping their legs around the child legs.
  
  HHSC 746.2905(1) — Children Not Required to Sleep - May Not Force Child to Sleep
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
- Other
  During the investigation, it was determined children are not being provided with an alternate activity when they do not take a nap.
  
  HHSC 746.2907(a) — Alternate Activity for Non-sleeping Children
  
  HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-07-22. Correction verified 2026-07-24.
HHSC inspection history
Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history
Mar 10, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited

No violations cited on this visit.

HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here

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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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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 The Little Rascals Child Care, 19935 HIGHWAY 6, Manvel, TX 77578-3715 (operation ID 1525333, operation number 1831202), 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]

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Source: Texas Health and Human Services Commission, 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.