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Kiddie Academy of Little Elm

2055 Fm 423, Little Elm, TX 75068 · Denton County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 months

Kiddie Academy of Little Elm is a licensed child care center in Little Elm, TX, licensed for up to 188 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 29 times and investigated 13 reports. Inspectors recorded 62 citations, 14 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (14 of 62). 9 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 2% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #16 of 19 centers in Little Elm and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#16 of 19 centers in Little Elm
14High risk
22Medium High risk
20Medium risk
3Medium Low risk
3Low risk
62 citations from 29 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 9 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 10, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 10, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 12, 2026 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundNov 5, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 10, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMay 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 31, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 31, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 26, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 25, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 15, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundJul 3, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 28, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 30, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundSep 25, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 14, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 31, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 20, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundOct 31, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 30, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 22, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 18, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundSep 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMar 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationFeb 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 9, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 8, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundOct 1, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety14
Training & qualifications12
Health & medication11
Records & paperwork8
Food & feeding5
Supervision4
Other standards3
Caregiver conduct2
Transportation2
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

HighSep 10, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection has expired since February 2026.
Medium HighDec 10, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One child's immunization record was not up to date.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2026
MediumDec 10, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One child was missing a health statement.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025
Medium HighDec 10, 2025InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
Compliance with the Minimum Standards was not maintained during the Plan of Action.
Correction verified Jan 12, 2026
Medium HighDec 10, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge §746.1013(a)
There was no individual in charge during the director's absence. The operation proceeded without a designated person in charge for a duration of 45 minutes.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025
MediumNov 5, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
A caregiver was missing 9h30 min in training in the required topics: 1309(d)(3), 1309(e)(1, 2, 3,4,5).
Correction verified Nov 13, 2025
Medium LowNov 5, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
One caregiver was missing a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912) as
Correction verified Nov 10, 2025
Medium LowNov 5, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.901(4)
One caregiver was missing a notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985).
Correction verified Nov 10, 2025
Medium HighNov 5, 2025InspectionOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
Compliance with the Minimum Standards was not maintained during the Plan of Action.
Correction verified Nov 14, 2025
MediumAug 28, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
8 out of 10 caregivers didn't complete the required annual training hours.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2025
HighApr 24, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment §746.2805(1)
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver employed inappropriate disciplinary measures against a child.
Correction verified May 7, 2025
MediumJan 31, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The director was missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
Correction verified Feb 10, 2025
MediumJan 31, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
Seven caregiver were missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.
Correction verified Feb 19, 2025
Medium HighNov 21, 2024Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, that the caregiver involved in the incident had unsupervised access to a child under their care prior to complete the First-aid training.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2024
HighNov 21, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the caregiver failed to adequately supervise the children. The caregiver's insufficient physical presence, along with a lack of visual and auditory awareness, directly played a role in the incident.
Correction verified Dec 18, 2024
Medium HighJul 25, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The sink in the 3- and 4-year-old classroom is clogged, causing water to not drain. As a result, the children do not have an extra sink in the classroom for washing their hands.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2024
HighJul 15, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Responsibilities - Provides access to all records §745.8411(b)(3)
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, video footage of the incident was accessible, but the childcare center did not provide it.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2024
Medium HighJul 15, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The tent above the playground is in disrepair and poorly maintained, preventing children from using the playground equipment.
Correction verified Sep 9, 2024
Medium HighJul 3, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The tent above the playground is in disrepair and poorly maintained, preventing children from using the playground equipment.
Correction verified Jul 15, 2024
HighJun 28, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety §746.1205(a)(5)
Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the caregiver was not properly supervising the children. The caregiver's lack of attention and failure to intervene created an unsafe environment, resulting in the child's injury.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2024
MediumMay 30, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation lacks information regarding the duration of the drills. This information was not recorded. The operation also lacks documentation for smoke detectors and fire extinguishers since February/2024.
Correction verified Jul 3, 2024
MediumMay 30, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
One out of 10 children's files reviewed did not contain current health statements from the child's physician after the child had been enrolled for 12 months.
Correction verified May 31, 2024
MediumMay 30, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Medication No Longer Used §746.3809
An expired EpiPen, which had been expired since April 2024, was found among the medication box. During the inspection, this issue was addressed when the director removed the expired medication.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 31, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
Since January 2023, the operation has failed to inspect the smoke detector system and the carbon monoxide detector system.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2023
Medium HighJul 31, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
Since January 2023, the operation has failed to document any fire extinguishers inspection.
Correction verified Sep 7, 2023
MediumJan 20, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director has 18.5 hours of the required 30 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2023
Medium HighJan 20, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
A caregiver has an expired pediatric CPR/FIRST AID certification.
Correction verified Feb 22, 2023
MediumNov 3, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
The director has 16.5 hours of the required 30 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2023
MediumNov 3, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Three caregivers have not completed 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Jan 20, 2023
HighOct 31, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a caregiver left a child unsupervised inside of a classroom.
Correction verified Dec 1, 2022
MediumSep 22, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records §746.801(1)
The operation does not have the following records for review: personnel & training.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2022
HighSep 22, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
One child enrolled at the operation does not have immunization records on file. Four children at the operation immunization records are not current.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2022
MediumSep 22, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
Six children that required health statements do not have them on file.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2022
LowSep 22, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening §746.603(a)(6)
Four children that require vision and hearing screening do not have results on file at the operation.
Correction verified Nov 1, 2022
MediumSep 22, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Six infants in care do not have infant feeding plans.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2022
LowSep 22, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests §746.1329(c)(2)
Only 7 caregivers and the director's CPR/First Aid documentation was available during inspection.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2022
Medium HighSep 22, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns §746.3301(b)
The operation has only been servicing one component during AM and PM snack.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2022
HighSep 22, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
The operations two buses have incomplete first aid kits: scissor, thermometer, and antiseptic solution.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2022
HighSep 22, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
One child's record does not have emergency medical authorization section completed.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2022
HighSep 18, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver did not use good judgment when lifting a 19-month-old up off a nap cot by her tricep and placing the child on the floor. The caregiver also, walked passed the same child and touched her head in a matter that resulted in the child falling face-first into a nap cot. The child was not checked on by the caregiver following either incident.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2022
Medium HighSep 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram §746.5207(a)
The operation does not have any evacuation or relocation diagrams post or in the emergency preparedness plan.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2022
MediumSep 9, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
Six infants in care do not have infant feeding plans.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
Medium LowSep 9, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
The operation does not have a list of current employees and was not able to provide CCR with a total staff number during inspection.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
Medium HighSep 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation has not conducted a fire drill since June of 2022.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
HighSep 9, 2022InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit §746.5617(a)(6)
The operations two buses have incomplete first aid kits: no tweezer, scissor, cotton balls, and antiseptic solution. The operation does not have medical emergency information for children being transported.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
Medium HighSep 9, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion §746.501(a)(8)
The operation's operational policies are missing the following sections: Suspension and expulsion, Instructions on how parents can contact local licensing office, and procedures for parents to review most recent inspection.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
LowSep 9, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests §746.1329(c)(2)
No CPR/First Aid documentation was available during inspection.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
MediumSep 9, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used §746.3313(2)
The operation has no documentation of menus for the last three months.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
Medium HighSep 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation's sanitation inspection expired in April of 2022.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
Medium HighSep 9, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child with a known food allergy does not have a food allergy emergency plan nor medication at the operation for review.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2022
MediumSep 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials §746.4913
The operation does not have required documentation for unitary surfacing materials.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2022
MediumSep 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The operation has not been conducting monthly playground checks and documenting with a checklist.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2022
Medium HighSep 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The operation's 18-24 month classroom has a hole in the wall.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
HighSep 9, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
The infant classroom is divided by a half wall. During the inspection a child was in the back sleep and was not visible to caregivers.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
Medium HighSep 9, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies §746.401(10)
The operation does not have a food allergy list posted. The operation does not have knowledge of what children have food allergies, as audits are being conducted.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2022
MediumSep 9, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records §746.801(1)
The operation does not have the following records for review: Children records, personnel & training, and attendance for each employee.
Correction verified Sep 22, 2022
MediumSep 9, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operations does not have a annual certification for the children's product safety.
Correction verified Sep 30, 2022
Medium HighFeb 23, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
A caregiver in the Toddler classroom was observed not changing her gloves and washing her hands in between diaper changing.
Correction verified Mar 29, 2022
Medium HighFeb 9, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
A caregiver in the Room 10 was observed placing a child down on the floor to play without washing the child's hands after changing the child's diaper.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2022
HighFeb 9, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
The infant classroom is divided by a half wall. During the inspection a child was in the back sleep and was not visible to caregivers.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2022
Medium HighFeb 8, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person §746.4103(b)
Based on information gathered during investigation, the operation did not follow their policies for releasing children. It was determined that a person was not properly identified during evening pick up.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2022
Medium HighFeb 8, 2022Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness §746.305(a)(4)
During the course of the investigation it was determined that the operation has not reported any COVID-19 positive cases to Child Care Regulations.
Correction verified Feb 23, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity188 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceNov 4, 2016
DirectorMyrna Toote
Phone4692520555
State operation #1627603

Common questions

Does Kiddie Academy of Little Elm take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Kiddie Academy of Little Elm’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Kiddie Academy of Little Elm accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Kiddie Academy of Little Elm cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Kiddie Academy of Little Elm for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the North Central Texas area, which includes Little Elm, is $51.00 a day for infants, $48.80 a day for toddlers and $47.00 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Kiddie Academy of Little Elm had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 14 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Sep 10, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Kiddie Academy of Little Elm compare with other daycares in Little Elm?

It is #16 of 19 centers in Little Elm by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Kiddie Academy of Little Elm last inspected?

Sep 10, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1627603 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.