Texas records · HENDERSON County · ATHENS

Little Dreamer's Daycare Center

Licensed Center in ATHENS, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued March 20, 2015

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1008 MILL RUN RD, ATHENS, TX 75751 3508
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: March 20, 2015
Operation number: 1548352
Licensed capacity: 136 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 06:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	16
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	3
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	5,185
Citations recorded	37
Record covers	October 21, 2021 – October 6, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	9
Medium High	11
Medium	16
Medium Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionOctober 6, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportOctober 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 24, 20263 citations recorded3 of 553 standards cited at this visit

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

While reviewing children's files, 4 children did not have an address or phone number for an emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on September 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

While reviewing children's files, 4 children did not have information for authorization for medical treatment.

Correction verified by the state on September 30, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High

The last gas leak test was conducted 8/20/2024.

Correction verified by the state on October 12, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportMay 20, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 4, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionSeptember 18, 20252 citations recorded2 of 719 standards cited at this visit

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High

While doing a walk through of the infant room, 1 child was in a restrictive device inside a crib and 2 infants under 12 months had blankets on them. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the restrictive device and the blankets from the crib while I was present.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1329(a) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel recordRisk level: Medium Low

The operation did not provide training hours to review.

Correction verified by the state on November 4, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 6, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 4, 20243 citations recorded3 of 1,056 standards cited at this visit

746.4907(a)(2) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.Risk level: Medium High

The loose fill under the swing is not maintained to 9 inches.

Correction verified by the state on January 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent RightsRisk level: Medium

The operation did not have the parent's rights information in the operational policy or an acknowledgment that the parents were given the information.

Correction verified by the state on January 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual trainingRisk level: Medium High

The caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training completed within the last 12 months.

Correction verified by the state on January 6, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 29, 20232 citations recorded2 of 223 standards cited at this visit

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High

Two diaper changing pads were observed to have tears and could no longer be sanitized properly.

Correction verified by the state on December 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

The HASA was completed and the caregivers did not have the 6 required topics for training.

Correction verified by the state on December 11, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 30, 20221 citation recorded1 of 971 standards cited at this visit

746.1107(2) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of CompletionRisk level: Medium High

During inspection, one caregiver was observed not having the necessary educational requirements.

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 12, 20222 citations recorded2 of 235 standards cited at this visit

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium

During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed. 4 records were not maintained.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2022.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium

During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed and not maintained.

Correction verified by the state on October 27, 2022.

InspectionJuly 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 203 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 28, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 14, 20225 citations recorded5 of 418 standards cited at this visit

746.401(11) - Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to postRisk level: Medium

During inspection it was observed the operation did not have a staff list or licensing inspection posted.

Correction verified by the state on April 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2417(2)(B) - Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 MinutesRisk level: High

During inspection, 2 infant classrooms were observed to have infants in restrictive devices. A second walk through was conducted 30 minutes later and one class had the same 2 infants in the restrictive devices and the second class had the the same children in restrictive devices and one asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the infants from the devices.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium

During inspection, two infant rooms were observed to have infant feeding sheets that had not been updated. This was discussed with the caregivers and the person in charge.

Correction verified by the state on April 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.635(3) - AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictionsRisk level: High

Tiesha Carter is a designated perpetrator of neglectful supervision, case #48871715, date 12/4/21, with conditions. One condition is that Tiesha is unable to supervise children alone. On 4/14/22, Tiesha Carter was observed supervising two children alone during transition to a classroom.

Correction verified by the state on April 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned ActivitiesRisk level: Medium

During the inspection, a classroom was observed with a child's television program on that was not related to the daily activity. The caregiver stated she turns it on in the morning to start the day and wait for devotion time.

Correction verified by the state on April 28, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 23, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 8, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJanuary 21, 20223 citations recorded3 of 11 standards cited at this visit

746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety StrapsRisk level: Medium High

One infant was not strapped in in a high chair table.

Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing 1,5,6. The operation does not administer medication so #3 is not required.

Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2022.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High

A caregiver had access to children before a background check was conducted.

Correction verified by the state on February 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 15, 202110 citations recorded10 of 770 standards cited at this visit

746.605(11) - Required Admission Information - Physician InformationRisk level: Medium

Four records were reviewed. Child # 2 and #3 need addresses for their healthcare provider.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022.

746.1309(b) - Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training requiredRisk level: Medium

Five records were reviewed. Staff #1 needs one more hour in one of the required topic areas. Staff #3 needs two hours.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022.

746.605(6) - Required Admission Information - Emergency ContactRisk level: Medium High

Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have full info for emergency contact.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium

Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have a health statement or parent health statement on file.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High

A swing set is on the playground and required 6 inches of loose fill material is not installed.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022.

746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High

Of 5 records reviewed, staff #1, #2, and #3 do not have this training available.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022.

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High

A current gas leak inspection is not available.

Correction verified by the state on December 16, 2021.

746.503 - Provide Parents With Copy of PoliciesRisk level: Medium

Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and Child #4 do not show the parents received the parent handbook (operational Policies).

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(c) - Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatmentRisk level: Medium

Of 5 records reviewed Staff #1, #2, and #3 are missing this training.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium

Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing these required trainings.

Correction verified by the state on January 21, 2022.

ReportOctober 21, 20216 citations recorded6 of 6 standards cited at this visit

746.5605(3) - Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - Account for All ChildrenRisk level: High

An employee parked and the left the daycare vehicle, without ensuring that each child was accounted for.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High

This standard was evaluated as part of a DFPS investigation and it was determined that neglectful supervision occurred.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium

An incident report was not completed for a situation that placed a child at risk.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5625(c) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - used at all times when transporting a child in careRisk level: High

Based on a DFPS investigation, it was founded that an employee did not properly utilize the installed electronic child safety alarm. The employee exited the vehicle to turn the alarm off, instead of walking through the vehicle to turn the alarm off.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High

Based on a DFPS investigation, an incident that put a child at risk occurred on 10/20/21 and the operation did not notify licensing per minimum standards.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-controlRisk level: High

Based on a DFPS investigation, an operation employee did not use good judgment when they exited the vehicle without following transportation protocol. As a result, a child was left unattended on the vehicle for over 20 minutes.

Correction verified by the state on December 15, 2021. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.