Texas records · MCLENNAN County · CHINA SPRING

Little Dreamers Academy

Licensed Center in CHINA SPRING, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 14, 2018

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 12693 CHINA SPRING RD, CHINA SPRING, TX 76633
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 14, 2018
Operation number: 1672909
Licensed capacity: 39 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	13
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	5
Assessments on record	0
Standards evaluated across those visits	3,868
Citations recorded	17
Record covers	April 8, 2022 – July 9, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	9
Medium High	4
Medium	4

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionJuly 9, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 6 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 10, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJune 4, 2026No citation recorded at this visit

ReportJune 3, 20266 citations recorded6 of 7 standards cited at this visit

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

Based on information from the DFPS investigation, it was determined the operation did not report an incident that put a child at risk.

Correction verified by the state on July 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Based on the evidence from a DFPS investigation, it was determined the operation did not have an incident report for an incident that placed a child at risk.

Correction verified by the state on July 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1107(1) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age RequirementRisk level: Medium

It was determined a sole caregiver in a classroom did not meet the age requirement to be the only caregiver in the classroom.

Correction verified by the state on July 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible forRisk level: High

It was determined from a DFPS investigation that a caregiver was unaware of the number of children in their group.

Correction verified by the state on July 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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 activityRisk level: High

Based on evidence from a DFPS investigation, it was determined a child was able to get away from his caregiver and was in an unopened and unfenced area.

Correction verified by the state on July 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High

Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, it was determined a parent was not notified of a situation that placed their child at risk.

Correction verified by the state on July 9, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 3, 20262 citations recorded2 of 777 standards cited at this visit

746.1109(a)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of GroupRisk level: Medium

A caregiver who is under the age of 18 years old, was observed supervising children alone on 6/03/26 by Child Care Regulation and on 6/05/26 by a DFPS Investigator. observed on 6/03/26 supervising a group of children alone.

Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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 activityRisk level: High

A child, who was outdoors in the playground area, was observed to have sent inside alone by a caregiver and there was no caregiver supervising the child while the child went inside the operation to the bathroom.

Correction verified by the state on June 10, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionSeptember 11, 20252 citations recorded2 of 612 standards cited at this visit

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

There were 5 caregivers with CPR/First Aid certifications that were observed to have expired.

Correction verified by the state on October 8, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation did not have a current fire inspection report. The last fire inspection report was completed on 4/22/2024.

Correction verified by the state on October 1, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportDecember 19, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionDecember 17, 2024No citation recorded at this visit

ReportDecember 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

ReportDecember 6, 2024Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionNovember 15, 20242 citations recorded2 of 563 standards cited at this visit

746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium High

There was 1 child in care with a documented food allergy and the there was not a food allergy plan on file.

Correction verified by the state on January 7, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of AdmissionRisk level: Medium

There was 1 child's files reviewed that did not have health statements on file for review.

Correction verified by the state on November 26, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 6, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionFebruary 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 696 standards cited at this visit

ReportJanuary 30, 2024Self-reported by the operation1 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or UnusualRisk level: High

There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment by tying a child's hands together and over their head.

Correction verified by the state on February 6, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 9, 20231 citation recorded1 of 535 standards cited at this visit

746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal PatternsRisk level: Medium High

The menus for breakfast and snack time were observed to not follow the meal patterns of United Standards Department of Agriculture due to being high in sugar.

Correction verified by the state on February 15, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 1, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionMay 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionApril 8, 20223 citations recorded3 of 662 standards cited at this visit

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High

A caregiver did not have in person CPR training as required per standards.

Correction verified by the state on May 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High

The operation did not have a current inspection on file. The last fire inspection on file was in 2020.

Correction verified by the state on May 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection SystemRisk level: High

The smoke detection system had not been inspected since 6/18/2020.

Correction verified by the state on April 29, 2022. 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.