Little Dreamers Preschool
9803 SPRING CYPRESS RD STE 100, Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 96
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 06:30 AM-06:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Kaitlyn Barnes
- Phone
- (281) 547-8820
- Regulated since
- Dec 5, 2024
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 1479013 · number 1797394
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | Supervision & ratios (2), Staff background & training (4), Other (2) |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 | Supervision & ratios (2), Safety & premises (2), Staff background & training (6), Other (2) |
| 2024 | 10 | 6 | Supervision & ratios (2), Discipline & child guidance (2), Safety & premises (4), Staff background & training (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
An 18 years old caregiver without a HS diploma was observed being in charge in a classroom during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
HHSC 746.1109(b)(1) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-25.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was left in charge of a classroom without the required educational qualifications.
HHSC 746.1109(b)(3)(A) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-30. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Other
Screen time was observe in the classroom with children ages 14mo-2years old. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed and turned off the TV.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Mar 25, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
An 18 years old caregiver without a HS diploma was observed being in charge in a classroom during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregiver was removed from the classroom.
HHSC 746.1109(b)(1) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Not in Charge of Group
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-25.
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Staff background & training
A caregiver was left in charge of a classroom without the required educational qualifications.
HHSC 746.1109(b)(3)(A) — Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption Attends High School - Enrolled in Child-care Career Program Approved by TEA/TEPSAC
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-03-30. Correction verified 2026-04-14.
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Other
Screen time was observe in the classroom with children ages 14mo-2years old. This was corrected when the caregiver was informed and turned off the TV.
HHSC 746.2207(a) — Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2026-03-25.
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Staff background & training
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Feb 26, 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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Feb 26, 2026 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Feb 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the operation failed to abide by the 18-month rule in ratio when combining a 14-month-old child with older children aged 2-3 years old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-17. Correction verified 2026-03-25.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Feb 26, 2026 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, the operation failed to abide by the 18-month rule in ratio when combining a 14-month-old child with older children aged 2-3 years old.
HHSC 746.1605(1) — Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2026-03-17. Correction verified 2026-03-25.
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Documentation for the director's 30 hours of annual training was observed incomplete during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
One staff member's CPR certification was observed expired during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
One staff member's First Aid certification was observe expired during the inspection,
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
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Nov 10, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Documentation for the director's 30 hours of annual training was observed incomplete during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(6)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
One staff member's CPR certification was observed expired during the inspection.
HHSC 746.1315(b) — Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
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Staff background & training
One staff member's First Aid certification was observe expired during the inspection,
HHSC 746.1315(b)(1) — CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-11-24. Correction verified 2025-11-24.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Jul 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 21, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Jun 16, 2025 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 16, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One classroom was observed to be out of ratio during the inspection. This was corrected when one child left the operation.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-16.
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Other
One child did not have the current infant feeding instruction available for review. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed sleeping on the floor on top of a tummy time pillow during the inspection. This was corrected when the child was bring into the crib for nap time.
HHSC 746.2424 — Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-16.
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Supervision & ratios
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Jun 5, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Supervision & ratios
One classroom was observed to be out of ratio during the inspection. This was corrected when one child left the operation.
HHSC 746.1609 — Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-16.
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Other
One child did not have the current infant feeding instruction available for review. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.2421(a) — Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-06-05.
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Safety & premises Serious
An infant was observed sleeping on the floor on top of a tummy time pillow during the inspection. This was corrected when the child was bring into the crib for nap time.
HHSC 746.2424 — Infants sleep in Designated Crib, Cot, Bed, or Mat
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-06-05. Correction verified 2025-06-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Supervision & ratios
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Nov 22, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 22, 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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Nov 14, 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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Nov 14, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The director observed on the camera footage a caregiver pushing a child away which resulting in the child falling on the floor.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 13, 2024 Report · Deficiencies cited
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
The director observed on the camera footage a caregiver pushing a child away which resulting in the child falling on the floor.
HHSC 746.2805(1) — Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-11-14. Correction verified 2024-11-22.
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Discipline & child guidance Serious
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Nov 13, 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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Nov 13, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 2 month old infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier attachement attached during the inspection. This was corrected when the attachment was removed from the crib.
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 2024-11-06.
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Safety & premises Serious
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Nov 6, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises Serious
A 2 month old infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier attachement attached during the inspection. This was corrected when the attachment was removed from the crib.
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 2024-11-06.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises Serious
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Sep 5, 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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Sep 5, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 17, 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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Jul 17, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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May 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Transportation training for the director of the operation was reviewed and not valid.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-11. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies were reviewed and missing the required information for the duration of physical outdoor activities, and the information for parents to contact the CCR office as well as directions to access the inspection report online as well as the resources for them to review the Minimum Standards.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-11. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Safety & premises
The composite play structure was observed having a swing attached which is not allowed for the children in care. This was corrected at the inspection when the director and permit holder removed the equipment from the classroom.
HHSC 746.4701(c) — Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-11.
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Staff background & training
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May 28, 2024 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
Transportation training for the director of the operation was reviewed and not valid.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(7)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2024-06-11. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
The operational policies were reviewed and missing the required information for the duration of physical outdoor activities, and the information for parents to contact the CCR office as well as directions to access the inspection report online as well as the resources for them to review the Minimum Standards.
HHSC 746.201(1) — Policies Comply with Rules
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2024-06-11. Correction verified 2024-05-28.
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Safety & premises
The composite play structure was observed having a swing attached which is not allowed for the children in care. This was corrected at the inspection when the director and permit holder removed the equipment from the classroom.
HHSC 746.4701(c) — Requirements for Swings - Not Attached to a Composite Structure
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2024-06-11.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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