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Little Companions Day Care

11420 Dairy Ashford Rd Ste 110, Sugar Land, TX 77478 · Fort Bend County
3 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Little Companions Day Care is a licensed child care center in Sugar Land, TX, licensed for up to 90 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 24 citations, 4 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (10 of 24). 6 citations came in the last 12 months, including 3 high-risk. 8% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #46 of 59 centers in Sugar Land and better than 12% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 12%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#46 of 59 centers in Sugar Land
4High risk
10Medium High risk
10Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
24 citations from 14 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 6 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 17, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 20, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 1, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 30, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 23, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundSep 22, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 15, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 8, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 28, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 21, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety10
Records & paperwork4
Staff ratios3
Other standards3
Training & qualifications2
Health & medication1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 6, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
One teacher was observed taking care of seven children without a clear background check.
Correction verified Jul 20, 2026
MediumJul 1, 2026Found during an investigationHealth & medication
Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk §746.701(5)
Three incident reports reviewed did not have the correct dates for when a child sustained an injury.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026
Medium HighJul 1, 2026Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The infant classroom was out of ratio for June 29 to July 2 by two children and again by three children on July 6. The specified age range was one teacher for four children.
Correction verified Aug 17, 2026
HighMar 30, 2026InspectionOther standards
Franchise Tax Delinquent §745.247
The operation fell delinquent in meeting requirements for their franchise tax, which resulted in forfeiture of their right to transact business in Texas.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2026
MediumMar 30, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation has not complete their children product certification since 01/16/2025.
Correction verified Apr 10, 2026
HighOct 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 08/15/2024.
Correction verified Oct 30, 2025
HighSep 22, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation has not complete their annual fire inspection since 08/15/2024.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2025
MediumSep 22, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The operation has not complete their monthly playground checklist for the month of September 2025.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2025
MediumSep 22, 2025InspectionOther standards
Liability Insurance Maintained §746.201(8)
The operation has not updated their liability insurance since 08/08/2025.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2025
Medium HighSep 22, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation has not complete their annual sanitation inspection since 10/22/2024.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2025
Medium HighSep 22, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
A walkthrough was conduct inside and outside the operation. The playground had trash and other debris spread-out all playground surface.
Correction verified Oct 8, 2025
Medium HighSep 22, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
The operation does not have a qualified director for the childcare center.
Correction verified Oct 20, 2025
Medium HighJul 21, 2025Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Sign-in and Sign-out Tracking System §746.631(a)
The operation did not complete the attendance sheet for each classroom marking the children attendance upon arrival and departure inside the childcare center.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2025
MediumJul 21, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
A school age child was observed watching YouTube videos on his smart phone inside the school age classroom.
Correction verified Aug 29, 2025
Medium HighJul 21, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
A total of one caregiver and seven children were inside the infant classroom. The specific age group for the classroom is twelve months to seventeen months old. The infant classroom is out of ratio by two children.
Correction verified Sep 15, 2025
MediumJan 14, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation §746.401(2)
The operation did not have the latest 2936 inspection form posted for licensing to review.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025
MediumJan 14, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center §746.401(6)
The operation did not have the daily menu for all meals and snack served inside the childcare center for licensing to review.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025
MediumJan 14, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
A total of three operational staff were review. One of the three operational staff did not have their operational staff file complete for licensing to review.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2025
MediumJan 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation has not complete their annual children product certification for the year of 2025.
Correction verified Jan 17, 2025
MediumJan 14, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - Licensing Notice-Keeping Children Safe §746.401(3)
The operation did not have posted the notice of keeping children safe inside the childcare center for licensing to review.
Correction verified Jan 21, 2025
Medium HighJan 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Slides - Six Feet High or Less §746.4805(b)
The playground slide was observed and did not meet the six feet use zone for children to exit successfully out the slide into the playground. Note: The standard was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJan 14, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion §746.1107(2)
A total of three operational staff were review. Two of the three operaitonal staff did not have their high school diploma for licensing to review.
Correction verified Jan 30, 2025
Medium HighJan 14, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
A walkthrough was conduct inside and outside the operation. Rodent bait stations were observed outside the school age playground and it accessible to the children. Note: The rodent bait stations were removed from the playground and correct during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 1, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
The three playgrounds are not properly set up yet. The operation is still missing critical equipment and children structure for outdoor activity use.
Correction verified Oct 21, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity90 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 22, 2025
DirectorZhalaih Davis
Phone7187494732
State operation #1803557

Common questions

Does Little Companions Day Care take infants?

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

What are Little Companions Day Care’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 Little Companions Day Care accept child care subsidies?

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

Has Little Companions Day Care had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 4 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 6, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Companions Day Care compare with other daycares in Sugar Land?

It is #46 of 59 centers in Sugar Land by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 12% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Companions Day Care last inspected?

Aug 17, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 77478

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 1803557 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.