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Little Bit of Home

909 Pine St, Carrizo Springs, TX 78834 · Dimmit County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Little Bit of Home is a licensed child care center in Carrizo Springs, TX, licensed for up to 35 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 1996. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (6 of 27). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 15% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Carrizo Springs and better than 2% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 2%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#5 of 5 centers in Carrizo Springs
5High risk
13Medium High risk
7Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
27 citations from 9 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJan 2, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundDec 29, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 18, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundJun 8, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 28, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 19, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios6
Training & qualifications6
Building & playground safety5
Health & medication4
Records & paperwork2
Sleep safety2
Supervision1
Other standards1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighAug 25, 2026InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
One out of four children's records evalauted were lacking up to date immunizations on file.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2026
MediumAug 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
Documentation for emergency practice drills between January through July 2026 was unavailable for review.
Correction verified Aug 26, 2026
HighJan 2, 2026InspectionSupervision
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)
Two seperate caregivers were observed walking out of a classroom and leaving the children unattended.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026
Medium HighDec 29, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Proper Depth Maintained §746.4907(d)
The loose-fill for a 5 foot slide was not maintained at the required 6 inch depth at the exit of the slide.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026
MediumDec 29, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights §746.501(a)(20)
The operational policies were lacking the parents rights. This was corrected at inspection when the operation was provided with a copy of form 2987 Parent's Rights. The form will be attached to the operational policies.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR §746.1315(b)
Two out of three employee records evaluated had out of date CPR training.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025
Medium HighApr 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
A caregiver was lacking 11 out of the 24 annual training hours for the most recent year completed.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2025
Medium HighApr 8, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current §746.613(b)
Two out of five child records evaluated were lacking immunization records.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2025
MediumApr 8, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Health Statement parent sign - Dated within past yr, name/address health care professional, states child can participate. Follow by signed statement §746.611(a)(3)
Three out of five children's records evaluated were lacking a complete health statement.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2025
HighApr 8, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver without an active or eligible background check was present in a classroom at the operation. This was corrected when the caregiver was asked to leave the operation.
Correction verified Apr 8, 2025
Medium HighApr 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training §746.1301(a)(6)(A)
The director was lacking 16 out of the 30 annual training hours for the most recent year completed.
Correction verified Apr 29, 2025
Medium HighApr 8, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
Two out of three employee records evaluated had out of date first aid training.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2025
Medium LowApr 8, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Date of Admission §746.605(3)
Four out of five child records evaluated were lacking an admission date. This was corrected at inspection when the admission dates were added to all records.
Corrected during the visit
MediumApr 18, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The center was missing criteria for extreme weather in their operational policy.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
Medium HighApr 18, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing §746.4901(a)
The center did not have proper amount of loose fill for slide that was approximetly 6 feet tall.
Correction verified May 24, 2024
Medium HighApr 18, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - in Front of Access and on Sides §746.4805(a)
The operation did not have a use zone of 6 feet for the ladder that leads to 6 foot slide.
Correction verified May 1, 2024
MediumApr 18, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services §746.501(a)(30)
The center was missing the inclusion services with children with special care needs.
Correction verified Apr 24, 2024
Medium LowJan 18, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation failed to submit the number of employees that have left their employment in 2023 by January 15th.
Correction verified Jan 19, 2024
MediumJun 8, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
Cribs was not labeled to identify which child sleeps in each crib. CI: This was corrected hen the caregiver labeled each crib with the child's name.
Corrected during the visit
HighJun 8, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation lacked a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Jun 16, 2023
HighJul 19, 2022InspectionOther standards
AP Ensure total number of children both at & away from center within capacity §746.201(11)
There were 36 children observed to be present in care, however the operation's capacity is 35.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022
Medium HighJul 19, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
An eleven month old infant was observed sleeping in a crib while drinking a bottle.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJul 19, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Two out of four children's records lacked immunization records.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022
Medium HighJul 19, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was observed with five infants with the specified age of 11 months old.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022
Medium HighJul 19, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - Pre-service Training §746.1301(2)(A)
One out of three staff files reviewed did not have training in the following areas for review. Pre service training with SIDS.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022
Medium HighJul 19, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
The Director had six of the required thirty hours of training for the last full year of employment.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022
HighJul 19, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was observed to be in charge of 5 children, who had not received eligibility notice to work at the operation.
Correction verified Jul 28, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity35 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 23, 1996
DirectorEvelen Garcia
Phone8308769886
State operation #520656

Common questions

Does Little Bit of Home take infants?

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

What are Little Bit of Home’s hours?

7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Bit of Home accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Bit of Home cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Bit of Home for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Middle Rio Grande area, which includes Carrizo Springs, is $32.20 a day for infants, $31.20 a day for toddlers and $30.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Bit of Home had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 2, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Bit of Home compare with other daycares in Carrizo Springs?

It is #5 of 5 centers in Carrizo Springs by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 2% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Bit of Home last inspected?

Aug 25, 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 520656 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.