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Little Hands Learning Center

1602 Avenue D Ste 800, Katy, TX 77493 · Harris County
Accepts child care subsidies

Little Hands Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Katy, TX, licensed for up to 140 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2020. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 16 times and investigated 3 reports. Inspectors recorded 27 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (7 of 27). 4 citations came in the last 12 months. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #143 of 167 centers in Katy and better than 10% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 10%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #143 of 167 centers in Katy
11High risk
7Medium High risk
7Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
2Low risk
27 citations from 16 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 4 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 29, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Dec 29, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundDec 19, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJan 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundOct 4, 2023 · Inspection · no citationSep 18, 2023 · Inspection · no citationAug 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJul 5, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 5, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMar 20, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJan 6, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundSep 16, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 20, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 13, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 24, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMay 12, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 9, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJan 21, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Training & qualifications7
Health & medication6
Other standards4
Supervision3
Food & feeding2
Sleep safety2
Staff ratios1
Records & paperwork1
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

MediumDec 17, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the child's age.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2025
Medium HighDec 17, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
Two children's records indicated by the parent their child had a food allergy. Ther was no emergency care plan on file.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2025
MediumDec 17, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training- Required Content §746.1309(e)
The required annual training on the following topics were not available for review on 2 caregivers. The required training topics are 3. administering medication 4.preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Dec 30, 2025
MediumDec 17, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Additional required topics §746.1311(e)
The required annual training on the following topics were not available for reveiw for the director; 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Correction verified Dec 23, 2025
LowJan 5, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program §746.611(a)(1)
Two children enrolled in care did not have the required physician health statement.
Correction verified Jan 10, 2024
HighJan 5, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
One child enrolled in care did not have authorization for emergency medical care and consent to transport.
Correction verified Jan 9, 2024
MediumJan 5, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements §746.901(2)
Three staff did not have proof of education in the file for review.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2024
MediumJul 5, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
In the schoolers classroom, 2 out of 12 children were observed sleeping, 5 were observed on electronic devices and the other children were observed watching a movie during naptime/rest time.
Corrected during the visit
HighJul 5, 2023Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
A caregiver failed to demonstrate the use of good judgment when she threatened to call law enforcement on a small child who would not listen.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2023
HighJul 5, 2023Found 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)
Two caregivers were observed laying down in the dark during naptime and not supervising children.
Correction verified Aug 22, 2023
MediumJul 5, 2023Found during an investigationOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
Multiple children were observed engaged in screen time during nap/rest time. Some children were watching television, some were on tablets and one child was observed on a cell phone device.
Corrected during the visit
HighJan 6, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The operation did not have medical treatment authorization forms for each child in being transported.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2023
Medium HighJan 6, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date §746.3805(b)(1)
Medication for a child in care was not in the original container labeled with the child s full name and the date it was brought into the operation.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2023
Medium HighJan 6, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
The food allergy emergency plan form was not signed and dated by the parent.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2023
HighJul 13, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on the preponderance of evidence there is sufficient evidence to prove that supervision of a child in care was not being adequately maintained. The child has been observed by staff and parent(s) outside of the classroom (roaming the building) without adult supervision.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
HighMay 12, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
An 11 month old infant was observed sleeping on the boucer during the investigation inspection walkthough. The infant was removed from the bouncer and was placed in the crib for napping
Correction verified May 24, 2022
HighMay 9, 2022Found during an investigationSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children §746.1203(4)
Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it was confirmed that children were left unsupervised when a caregiver had to leave their classroom to retrieve a child from running outside of the classroom.
Correction verified May 24, 2022
Medium HighJan 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
The director had completed 15 hours of 30 hours of annual training (August 2020-August 2021) at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2022
HighJan 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The director failed to ensure that training requirements and safe sleep practices were being met at the operation.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
LowJan 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee §746.1329(d)
An employee hired on or around July 2019 did not have a signed/dated proof of orientation and preservice at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
MediumJan 21, 2022InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
A group of children under the age of 2 years old were observed watching Baby Shark at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
Medium HighJan 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required §746.1309(d)
An infant caregiver did not have annual training in the following topics: Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and Understanding early childhood brain development.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2022
Medium HighJan 21, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
Two caregivers supervising infants at the time of inspection did not have CPR/First aid training. A caregiver supervising infants did not have current CPR or First Aid training. The certification expired in May of 2021.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2022
HighJan 21, 2022InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
An infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier attachment with a clip that was attached to the infant. This was removed at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
Medium HighJan 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach §746.3501(6)
A restroom used by children in care had diaper changing supplies (Caldesene Baby poweder, Honest soothing bottom wash, 2 Boogie Bottom Diaper Rash Spray) that were within reach of children.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
HighJan 21, 2022InspectionSleep safety
No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File §746.2428
A 3 month old infant was swaddled in a crib while sleeping. The swaddle was removed at the time of inspection.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022
HighJan 21, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
Emergency medical authorization information was not located in the vehicle used to transport children.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity140 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 27, 2020
DirectorCynthia Graves
Phone2813943443
State operation #1694966

Common questions

Does Little Hands Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Little Hands Learning Center’s hours?

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

Does Little Hands Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Hands Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Hands Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Katy, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Hands Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jan 5, 2024: “Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Hands Learning Center compare with other daycares in Katy?

It is tied for #143 of 167 centers in Katy by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 10% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Hands Learning Center last inspected?

Dec 29, 2025. No violations were found 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 1694966 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.