My Little Playhouse
511 W MAIN ST, Brownfield, TX 79316 · Terry County
Program
- Type
- Licensed center
- Licensed capacity
- 100
- Ages
- Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
- Hours
- 07:30 AM-05:30 PM
- Director / administrator
- Emma Villarreal
- Phone
- (806) 637-0581
- Regulated since
- Feb 29, 2012
- HHSC IDs
- Operation 984428 · number 1412806
- Official record
- HHSC Child Care Search
Violations by category
Year by year
| Year | Violations | Serious | Main categories |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 0 | Safety & premises (2), Records & paperwork (2) |
| 2025 | 14 | 4 | Safety & premises (6), Staff background & training (6), Other (2) |
| 2023 | 14 | 4 | Supervision & ratios (8), Safety & premises (4), Other (2) |
| 2022 | 6 | 6 | Safety & premises (4), Other (2) |
Inspections, investigations & assessments
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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
It was found during the inspection that the last fire drill was documented 4/16/2026
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Records & paperwork
During the inspection it was observed that the last gas inspection was last conducted on 2/01/2024.
HHSC 746.801(13) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Jun 9, 2026 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
It was found during the inspection that the last fire drill was documented 4/16/2026
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-10. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Records & paperwork
During the inspection it was observed that the last gas inspection was last conducted on 2/01/2024.
HHSC 746.801(13) — Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2026-06-23. Correction verified 2026-06-22.
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Safety & premises
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May 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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May 22, 2026 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Nov 7, 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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Nov 7, 2025 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 31, 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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Oct 31, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited (self-report)
No violations cited on this visit.
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Oct 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 23, 2025 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have verification of preservice training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Staff background & training
3 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have verification of the annual 24 training hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Other
A first aid kit was observed to be missing tweezers. This was corrected during the inspection when staff placed tweezers in the first aid kit.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(8) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-24. Correction verified 2025-07-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection, it was found that the most recent fire inspection report was dated 10/24/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Safety & premises
It was found during the inspection that the last fire drill was documented 5/15/2025.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
It was found during the inspection that the last date the smoke detectors were tested was documented 5/20/2025. This was corrected during the inspection when staff veriifed all smoke detectors were working.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-24.
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Staff background & training
1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have verification of education qualification, Form 2985, Form 2912, review verification of orientation and the operations personnel and operational policies.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-27. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Staff background & training
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Jul 24, 2025 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Staff background & training
1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have verification of preservice training.
HHSC 746.1301(a)(2)(A) — Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Staff background & training
3 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have verification of the annual 24 training hours.
HHSC 746.1309(a) — Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-08-07. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
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Other
A first aid kit was observed to be missing tweezers. This was corrected during the inspection when staff placed tweezers in the first aid kit.
HHSC 746.4003(a)(8) — First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-24. Correction verified 2025-07-24.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection, it was found that the most recent fire inspection report was dated 10/24/2023.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2025-07-31. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Safety & premises
It was found during the inspection that the last fire drill was documented 5/15/2025.
HHSC 746.5205(4) — Documentation of Drills
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-25. Correction verified 2025-08-07.
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Safety & premises Serious
It was found during the inspection that the last date the smoke detectors were tested was documented 5/20/2025. This was corrected during the inspection when staff veriifed all smoke detectors were working.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2025-07-24.
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Staff background & training
1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have verification of education qualification, Form 2985, Form 2912, review verification of orientation and the operations personnel and operational policies.
HHSC 746.901 — Required Personnel Records
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2025-07-27. Correction verified 2025-08-15.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Staff background & training
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Sep 3, 2024 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Sep 3, 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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Aug 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Aug 30, 2024 Report · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Oct 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
1 out of 1 records reviewed for Food Allergies did not have a Food Allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Other
The last annual certification was conducted on 9/7/2022.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-23. Correction verified 2023-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found during the inspection that the operation last fire inspection was conducted on 4/13/2022 therefore it has been over 12 months since their last annual fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-10-24.
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Supervision & ratios
It was found during the inspection the operation has not conducted a fire drill since July 2023.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-23. Correction verified 2023-10-23.
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Safety & premises
It was found during the inspection that they had not documented dates this has been checked since July 2023. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found during the inspection that the operation has not documented checking the smoke detectors since July 2023. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios
It was found during the inspection that the operation documented the last time they checked the Carbon Monoxide Detector was in July 2023. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(3) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-23.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Safety & premises
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Oct 23, 2023 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Safety & premises
1 out of 1 records reviewed for Food Allergies did not have a Food Allergy plan on file.
HHSC 746.3819 — Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-11-03.
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Other
The last annual certification was conducted on 9/7/2022.
HHSC 746.4135(b) — Children's Products- Annual Certification
HHSC risk weight: Medium. Corrected 2023-10-23. Correction verified 2023-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found during the inspection that the operation last fire inspection was conducted on 4/13/2022 therefore it has been over 12 months since their last annual fire inspection.
HHSC 746.5101(a) — Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2023-11-03. Correction verified 2023-10-24.
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Supervision & ratios
It was found during the inspection the operation has not conducted a fire drill since July 2023.
HHSC 746.5205(1) — Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected 2023-10-23. Correction verified 2023-10-23.
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Safety & premises
It was found during the inspection that they had not documented dates this has been checked since July 2023. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5307(a) — Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios Serious
It was found during the inspection that the operation has not documented checking the smoke detectors since July 2023. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5319 — Smoke Detectors Testing
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-23.
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Supervision & ratios
It was found during the inspection that the operation documented the last time they checked the Carbon Monoxide Detector was in July 2023. This was corrected during the inspection.
HHSC 746.5537(a)(3) — Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation
HHSC risk weight: Medium High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2023-10-23.
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Safety & premises
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Dec 2, 2022 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 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 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There was a caregiver in the naproom that did not know the number of children that they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-16. Correction verified 2022-12-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection, there was a 9 month old asleep in there crib wrapped up in a blanket with a pillow. CI: This was corrected at the inspection as the items were 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 2022-11-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection, there was 9 month old child asleep in a restive device in the infant classroom. CI: This was corrected at the inspection as the child was removed from the restive device and placed in there crib.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-16.
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Other Serious
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Nov 16, 2022 Inspection · Deficiencies cited
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Other Serious
There was a caregiver in the naproom that did not know the number of children that they were responsible for.
HHSC 746.1203(2) — Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected 2022-11-16. Correction verified 2022-12-02.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection, there was a 9 month old asleep in there crib wrapped up in a blanket with a pillow. CI: This was corrected at the inspection as the items were 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 2022-11-16.
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Safety & premises Serious
During the inspection, there was 9 month old child asleep in a restive device in the infant classroom. CI: This was corrected at the inspection as the child was removed from the restive device and placed in there crib.
HHSC 746.2426 — Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
HHSC risk weight: High. Corrected at inspection. Corrected 2022-11-16.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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Other Serious
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Dec 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
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Dec 10, 2021 Inspection · No deficiencies cited
No violations cited on this visit.
HHSC inspection history · no longer published by HHSC; kept here
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