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Little Learners Children's Academy

219 E Elm St, Hillsboro, TX 76645 · Hill County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Little Learners Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Hillsboro, TX, licensed for up to 43 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 10 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (4 of 10). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 10% were corrected during the inspection itself. Its last 4 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #4 of 5 centers in Hill County and better than 44% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 44%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #4 of 5 centers in Hill County
3High risk
6Medium High risk
1Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
10 citations from 14 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 1, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 1, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2026 · Report/investigation · citation foundFeb 18, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 11, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 9, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMar 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationDec 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationDec 2, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationFeb 6, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundDec 19, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 25, 2023 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety4
Caregiver conduct3
Other standards1
Staff ratios1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 8, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Employees Discipline Own Children §746.2807
Based on video footage it was determined a caregiver inappropriately discipline their own child while the child was in care at the operation.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
HighJun 8, 2026Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual §746.2805
A caregiver was observed on video placing a child roughly down on their nap mat.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
MediumFeb 11, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
A child in care was observed uses their tablet during naptime.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2026
Medium HighFeb 11, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
A 15 month old infant was observed in a classroom with a child in care that had an 18 month age gap. The other child was 4 years old. The infant was placed back into the Infant Classroom during the inspection.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2026
Medium HighDec 10, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
The operation last documented and completed a fire drill in October of 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance.
Corrected during the visit
HighFeb 6, 2024Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
It was determined a child in care wet their pants and the operation did not call the parent immediately to notify them that the child needed a change of clothes.
Correction verified Mar 1, 2024
Medium HighOct 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair §746.2405(1)
The operation did not have a rocking chair for 1 of the infant rooms.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023
HighOct 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a fire inspection report for review.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023
Medium HighOct 25, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age §746.2405(2)
The operation did not have any mattresses, cribs or cots set up or ready for review.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023
Medium HighOct 25, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
In several classroom there were tools (saw, screwdrivers, screws,etc), paint, accessible to children. In several classrooms there were building materials and the baseboards were not along the walls of the room. In the outdoor area, a shovel, a bucket of water, and tools were observed.
Correction verified Nov 10, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity43 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceApr 5, 2024
DirectorHannah Hernandez
Phone2544792226
State operation #1787973

Common questions

Does Little Learners Children's Academy take infants?

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

What are Little Learners Children's Academy’s hours?

6:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Learners Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Learners Children's Academy cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Learners Children's Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Heart of Texas area, which includes Hillsboro, is $31.60 a day for infants, $30.60 a day for toddlers and $29.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Learners Children's Academy had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 8, 2026: “Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Learners Children's Academy compare with other daycares in Hill County?

It is tied for #4 of 5 centers in Hill County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 44% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Learners Children's Academy last inspected?

Jul 1, 2026. 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 1787973 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.