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Little Ladders Christian Center

Licensed Center in MIDLAND, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued September 3, 2020

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address: 1708 N FORT WORTH ST, MIDLAND, TX 79701 2305
Operation type: Licensed Center
Type of issuance: Full Permit
Permit issued: September 3, 2020
Operation number: 1689140
Licensed capacity: 187 children
Ages served: Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule: Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-05:30 PM
Conditions on permit: NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record	19
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record	2
Assessments on record	1
Standards evaluated across those visits	4,913
Citations recorded	34
Record covers	April 27, 2022 – September 3, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High	7
Medium High	12
Medium	12
Medium Low	2
Low	1

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 3, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 9 standards cited at this visit

InspectionAugust 21, 20269 citations recorded9 of 704 standards cited at this visit

746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation DiagramRisk level: Medium High

Emergency evacuation diagrams were not posted in each classroom. Most all classrooms did not have an evacuation diagram. This was corrected at inspection when the permit holder posted evacuation diagrams in all classrooms.

Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Infant caregivers did not have current training on SIDS, Shaken baby syndrome, and early childhood brain development.

Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1305(a)(1) - Pre-service Training- Developmental StagesRisk level: Medium

A caregiver without 2-years experience in a licensed childcare center, hired March 2026 does not have 24 hours of preservice training completed.

Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or ToddlersRisk level: High

An infant was asleep in the crib with a bib on. Another infant had a headband on. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver removed the headband and the bib.

Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

Fire inspection was not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High

Fire Drills have not been practiced. Drils are practiced onece a year when the fire marshal comes to inspect.

Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High

The infant classroom had 11 infants under 12 months of age, with three caregivers.The room was out of ratio by one infant.

Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1329(b)(1) - Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel recordRisk level: Medium Low

Training certificates did not have all required information such as number of hours or trainer credentials.

Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

Caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training completed. Some had between 8 and 10 hours completed between 2024 and 2026.

Correction verified by the state on September 3, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

InspectionOctober 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 560 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 16, 20259 citations recorded9 of 716 standards cited at this visit

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

Caregivers who provide care for children have not completed the required SIDS, Shaken Baby Syndrome and Early Childhood Brain Development.

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

746.501(a)(12) - Written Operational Policies - Vision and Hearing ScreeningRisk level: Medium

Upon reviewing the operational policies, the operation did not address the vision and hearing policies.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2025.

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

Children's records were reviewed. The following was not addressed: parent's acknowledgment that they received operational policies which addressed 1.) promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activities, 2.) procedures for supporting inclusive services. Also not addressed was water activities.

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

746.501(a)(25) - Written Operational Policies - Breastfeeding ProvisionsRisk level: Low

Upon reviewing the operation's operational policies, the operation's plan for providing a comfortable place for breastfeeding mothers was not addressed.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2025.

746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

Personnel records were reviewed. Staff have not completed the required 24 of annual training.

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

746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours RequiredRisk level: Medium

Upon reviewing personnal records, it was found that the director did not complete the required hours of annual training.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2025.

746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive servicesRisk level: Medium

Upon reviewing the operation''s operational policies, their procedures for inclusive care was not addressed.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2025.

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

Director is not ensuring that all of the minimum standards are in compliance.

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

746.501(a)(28) - Written Operational Policies - Vaccine Preventable DiseasesRisk level: Medium

Upon reviewing the operation's operational policies, information and procedures for staff vaccines was not addressed.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2025.

AssessmentJanuary 23, 20251 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.303(b) - Report Number of EmployeesRisk level: Medium Low

Operation failed to complete mandatory report by the due date.

Correction verified by the state on January 17, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

InspectionOctober 21, 20242 citations recorded2 of 513 standards cited at this visit

746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From HazardsRisk level: Medium High

Closet in the boys bathroom was unlocked. Inside this closet were cleaning products that are supposed to be made inaccessible to chilldren. I observed children in the bathroom prior to the closet door being locked.

Correction verified by the state on November 1, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Health inspection was not current.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

InspectionMarch 7, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium

I observed a classroom that has children under two years old, having monitoring time during lunch.

Correction verified by the state on March 19, 2024.

InspectionFebruary 28, 20241 citation recorded1 of 619 standards cited at this visit

746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium

Two different groups of children under two years old were observed having screen tiime.

Correction verified by the state on March 7, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 25, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit

InspectionOctober 13, 20234 citations recorded4 of 635 standards cited at this visit

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

Infant feeding instructions for 8 infants were not updated with a monthly signature and date by parent.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

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

A child's Diagnosed Food Allergy Plan was not signed by parent.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2023.

746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care centerRisk level: Medium

Snack menu was not posted.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2023.

746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food AllergiesRisk level: Medium High

A child's Diagnosed Food Allergy Plan was not posted in the child's room.

Correction verified by the state on October 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 2, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit

InspectionJuly 20, 20233 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit

746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in ComplianceRisk level: High

Director has allowed for the operation to be out of compliance even after being cited more than once.

Correction verified by the state on August 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacityRisk level: High

Operation was re-cited for being over capacity by 15 children.

Correction verified by the state on August 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1401(e) - Substitutes, volunteers, and contractors who do not meet caregiver qualifications must never be left alone with childrenRisk level: Medium High

An employee/volunteer who does not meet the minimum standards requirements of having a high school diploma or GED was left alone to supervise a group of children.

Correction verified by the state on August 2, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJuly 12, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacityRisk level: High

Operation was over capacity.

Correction verified by the state on July 20, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 19, 20231 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit

746.201(11) - AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacityRisk level: High

On June 16th, operation was over capacity by 10 children.

Correction verified by the state on July 12, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJune 14, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit

InspectionMay 17, 2023No citation recorded at this visit

InspectionApril 24, 20231 citation recorded1 of 617 standards cited at this visit

746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak InspectionRisk level: Medium High

Gas inspection expired in March 2023 and has not been renewed.

Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 6, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit

InspectionApril 27, 20221 citation recorded1 of 519 standards cited at this visit

746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During NaptimeRisk level: Medium High

During my walk through at naptime, I obseved three classrooms that were too dark as there was not sufficent lighting.

Correction verified by the state on May 6, 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.

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