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Ms. Nance Little Angels

340 Avenue H, Hereford, TX 79045 · Deafsmith County
Accepts child care subsidies

Ms. Nance Little Angels is a licensed child care center in Hereford, TX, licensed for up to 59 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2016. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 14 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 17 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 17). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 18% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 5 centers in Hereford and better than 25% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 25%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#3 of 5 centers in Hereford
5High risk
6Medium High risk
4Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
0Low risk
17 citations from 14 inspections and 2 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Dec 9, 2025

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Dec 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 30, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJan 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 1, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJan 18, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMay 2, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 7, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 18, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 10, 2022 · Inspection · no citationDec 10, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 22, 2021 · Inspection · citation foundOct 13, 2021 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Health & medication3
Staff ratios2
Records & paperwork2
Supervision1
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

MediumDec 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Written Activity Plan - Outdoor Play Opportunities §746.2206(1)
In one of the toddler classrooms, there is only one opportunity for outdoor play listed on the activity schedule. Additionally, the activity plan in the infant room says that some babies might be sleeping so they may not go out. Infants must have outdoor time weather permitting.
Correction verified Dec 11, 2025
Medium HighDec 9, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There is a chalkboard leaning up against the building on the playground that the children play with that is not anchored and poses a tipping risk. Additionally, there is a missing fence picket on the playground.
Correction verified Dec 15, 2025
HighAug 7, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
The operation allowed an individual to be present at the operation without an active background check and the person had direct access to children in care.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2025
Medium HighNov 1, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Areas Free From Hazards §746.3701
There is an area on the fence around the playground that is bent upwards that poses a shear hazard to children in care. Additionally, some tiles in the boys bathroom are broken and pose a tripping hazard.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2024
HighNov 1, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The new location does not have a fire inspection on file for review.
Correction verified Nov 18, 2024
Medium HighNov 1, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram - Posted in Each Room §746.5207(b)
None of the classrooms have evacuation diagrams posted.
Correction verified Nov 6, 2024
HighMar 3, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
During the inspection caregivers were knowledgeable of the number of children that they were responsible for.
Correction verified Mar 8, 2022
Medium LowDec 10, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Immunizations-Documentation of immunizations may be official record or photocopy that includes - Child's name and date of birth §746.623(2)(A)
A child's file was review and the immunizations in file was a picture and not a copy or the original.
Correction verified Dec 10, 2021
Medium LowDec 10, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit §746.901(4)
A caregiver file was reviewed and there was no required employment affidavit in file.
Correction verified Dec 13, 2021
MediumDec 10, 2021InspectionHealth & 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)
A child's file was reviewed and there was no information provided by the parent at the time of enrollment regarding the child's health statement. **This was corrected at inspection when the parent completed the section for the health statement showing that the child will have a health statement they are clear to attend daycare within 12 months of the enrollment date.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 22, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
The toddler and pre-k classroom had outlets that were not covered. These were corrected at inspection when the director placed outlet covers on the outlets that were not covered. This is in compliance.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 13, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The last playground maintenance checklist was documented for July 2021 and is required to be documented once monthly. **This was corrected at inspection when the director completed and documented the building and playground maintenance checklist at inspection.
Corrected during the visit
MediumOct 13, 2021InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance §746.801(5)
Attendance records for the directors were not available for review at inspection.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021
HighOct 13, 2021InspectionFood & feeding
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children §746.3407(12)
A room used by children had cleaning supplies within reach of the children.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021
Medium HighOct 13, 2021InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
Three children were observed eating their snacks on a table. There were no sanitary holders such as plates or napkins used as a barrier between the table and food.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021
Medium HighOct 13, 2021InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
Two children were observed seating in chairs that had straps but were not strapped in.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021
HighOct 13, 2021InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
One child file reviewed had no immunizations in file.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2021

About this center

Licensed capacity59 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 15, 2016
DirectorDiamantina Soto
Phone8063442817
State operation #1627061

Common questions

Does Ms. Nance Little Angels take infants?

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

What are Ms. Nance Little Angels’s hours?

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

Does Ms. Nance Little Angels accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Ms. Nance Little Angels had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 7, 2025: “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 Ms. Nance Little Angels compare with other daycares in Hereford?

It is #3 of 5 centers in Hereford by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 25% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Ms. Nance Little Angels last inspected?

Dec 9, 2025. 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 1627061 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.