Texas records · CALDWELL County · MARTINDALE

Little Britches

Licensed Center in MARTINDALE, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued June 6, 2021

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
57 THOMAS DR, MARTINDALE, TX 78655 3903
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
June 6, 2021
Operation number
1717122
Licensed capacity
99 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 record23
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record10
Assessments on record1
Standards evaluated across those visits4,176
Citations recorded36
Record coversDecember 2, 2021 – September 28, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High8
Medium High15
Medium11
Low2

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionSeptember 28, 20265 citations recorded5 of 662 standards cited at this visit
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
Two caregivers were missing their CPR and First Aid certification.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers MonthlyRisk level: Medium High
The operation has not inspection the smoke and carbon monoxide detector and fire extinguishers since December 2025.

Correction verified by the state on October 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(b) - Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire MarshalRisk level: Medium High
The last completed fire inspection was in April 2025.

The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1105(3) - Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985)Risk level: Low
Three caregiver files were missing the required notarized affidavit.

Correction verified by the state on October 5, 2026.

746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health StatementRisk level: Medium
One child file was missing a health statement.

Correction verified by the state on October 15, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionDecember 3, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionNovember 19, 20254 citations recorded4 of 608 standards cited at this visit
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsRisk level: Medium
The operation was missing documentation of lock down drills.

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
I watched 3 diaper changes in two classrooms, with two different teachers. Both teachers chose not to wear gloves, and both teachers forgot to wash their hands after helping the child wash their hands, then sanitizing the mat.

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
Two children did not have updated immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 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 annual fire inspection is not current.

Correction verified by the state on December 3, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 13, 20253 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or DiaperingRisk level: Medium High
One child in the 2-3-year old classroom did not have help to wash his hands after diapering.

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1205(a)(3) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and agesRisk level: Medium High
In two classrooms, the care givers did not know the ages of their youngest child in care.

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a ChildRisk level: Medium High
One teacher did not wash hands after diapering.

Correction verified by the state on November 19, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportNovember 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
ReportNovember 12, 20251 citation recorded1 of 5 standards cited at this visit
746.707 - Incident/Illness Report Form Shared with ParentRisk level: Medium
The operation did not get a signed incident report for an incident that required medical attention.

Correction verified by the state on January 5, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 13, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJuly 30, 20253 citations recorded3 of 3 standards cited at this visit
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High
Four children between the ages of 2-3 years old were engaged in water activities in an outdoor space without a fence. This was corrected when the children went back to their classroom.

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

746.2101(a) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Splashing/Wading ActivitiesRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver was supervising 4 children during water activities. The children were playing in a wading pool with a slide. The youngest child in the group was 2 years old. This was corrected when the caregiver ended the water activities and took the children back to their classroom.

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

746.4601(8) - No Asphalt or Concrete Under Climbing Equipment Unless Unitary Surfacing Covers Use ZoneRisk level: High
The inflatable wading pool was set up over concrete. This was corrected with the pool was removed from the concrete area.

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

InspectionJuly 18, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportJuly 16, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 17, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportApril 11, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 7 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 24, 2025No citation recorded at this visit
ReportJanuary 22, 20253 citations recorded3 of 4 standards cited at this visit
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High
It was found that the parents of a child were not notified of an incident involving their child.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
The operation did not report a situation placing a child at risk to Child Care Regulation.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium
It was found that a report was not created for an incident that occurred between two children.

Correction verified by the state on February 18, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 13, 20252 citations recorded2 of 400 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Two infants in care did not have feeding forms available for review.

Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
Two children files did not have an updated immunization record on file.

Correction verified by the state on January 27, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportJanuary 9, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionDecember 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 9, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
AssessmentSeptember 30, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.2803(4)(D) - Positive Methods of Discipline and Guidance - Brief Supervised SeparationRisk level: Medium
During a DFPS investigation, it was found that a caregiver uses 15 minute long time outs for school age children.

Correction verified by the state on October 9, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

ReportSeptember 21, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
During a DFPS investigation, a caregiver said that she allowed the 1 year old children in her class to have screen time.

Correction verified by the state on December 11, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 8, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 12, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportJune 11, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJune 7, 20241 citation recorded1 of 1 standards cited at this visit
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High
At the follow up inspection, the exterior fence in the outdoor play area still did not meet the 4 ft. minimum requirement.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 7, 20241 citation recorded1 of 2 standards cited at this visit
746.4305 - Fenced Outdoor Activity SpaceRisk level: Medium High
The exterior fence in the outdoor play area does not meet the 4 ft. minimum requirement.

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

InspectionMarch 25, 20243 citations recorded3 of 860 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
Two children files did not have up-to-date immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on April 4, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4907(a)(1) - Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or LessRisk level: Medium High
The loose fill under 3 swings at the operation did not meet the 6 inch minimum requirement.

Correction verified by the state on May 7, 2024. 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
Four caregivers did not have required annual training completed.

Correction verified by the state on April 5, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJune 13, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit
ReportMay 26, 20234 citations recorded4 of 8 standards cited at this visit
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at RiskRisk level: Medium
The operation did not complete an incident report and share it with the parent within 2 days of an incident occurring.

Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2023. 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 was left unsupervised on the playground for a couple of minutes.

Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at RiskRisk level: High
A situation that placed a child at risk was not reported to Child Care Regulation within 2 days.

Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at RiskRisk level: High
The operation did not immediately report a situation to a parent that placed a child at risk.

Correction verified by the state on June 13, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 15, 20231 citation recorded1 of 392 standards cited at this visit
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
The annual fire inspection had not been completed since June 2021.

Correction verified by the state on June 26, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 3, 2022No citation recorded at this visit
ReportOctober 25, 2022Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 24, 20223 citations recorded3 of 804 standards cited at this visit
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care programRisk level: Low
Out of the ten children's files evaluated, two files were missing health statements.

Correction verified by the state on June 20, 2022.

746.1301(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual TrainingRisk level: Medium High
Out of seven staff files evaluated, two staff files were lacking the 24 hours of required annual training hours. One caregiver had 6 hours and the other caregiver had 10 hours of training completed for the training year.

Correction verified by the state on June 20, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions CurrentRisk level: Medium High
Out of ten children's files evaluated, one file didn't have an updated immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on June 20, 2022.

InspectionDecember 2, 2021No citation recorded at this visit0 of 381 standards cited at this visit

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.