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My Little Playhouse

511 W Main St, Brownfield, TX 79316 · Terry County
Accepts child care subsidies

My Little Playhouse is a licensed child care center in Brownfield, TX, licensed for up to 100 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2012. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 19 citations, 7 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (9 of 19). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 32% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 3 centers in Terry County and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 3%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#3 of 3 centers in Terry County
7High risk
5Medium High risk
7Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
19 citations from 8 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 9, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 22, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 31, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 23, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 3, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 30, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 23, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundDec 10, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety9
Records & paperwork3
Training & qualifications3
Sleep safety2
Food & feeding1
Supervision1

Citations, newest first

MediumJun 9, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
It was found during the inspection that the last fire drill was documented 4/16/2026
Correction verified Jun 22, 2026
MediumJun 9, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report §746.801(13)
During the inspection it was observed that the last gas inspection was last conducted on 2/01/2024.
Correction verified Jun 22, 2026
MediumJul 24, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have verification of education qualification, Form 2985, Form 2912, review verification of orientation and the operations personnel and operational policies.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2025
MediumJul 24, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
3 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have verification of the annual 24 training hours.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2025
HighJul 24, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
It was found during the inspection that the last date the smoke detectors were tested was documented 5/20/2025. This was corrected during the inspection when staff veriifed all smoke detectors were working.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 24, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
1 out of 4 staff files reviewed did not have verification of preservice training.
Correction verified Aug 15, 2025
HighJul 24, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
During the inspection, it was found that the most recent fire inspection report was dated 10/24/2023.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025
MediumJul 24, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
It was found during the inspection that the last fire drill was documented 5/15/2025.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025
MediumJul 24, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit Incomplete - Tweezers §746.4003(a)(8)
A first aid kit was observed to be missing tweezers. This was corrected during the inspection when staff placed tweezers in the first aid kit.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2025
MediumOct 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The last annual certification was conducted on 9/7/2022.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2023
Medium HighOct 23, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
1 out of 1 records reviewed for Food Allergies did not have a Food Allergy plan on file.
Correction verified Nov 3, 2023
HighOct 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke Detectors Testing §746.5319
It was found during the inspection that the operation has not documented checking the smoke detectors since July 2023. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly §746.5307(a)
It was found during the inspection that they had not documented dates this has been checked since July 2023. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighOct 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
It was found during the inspection that the operation last fire inspection was conducted on 4/13/2022 therefore it has been over 12 months since their last annual fire inspection.
Correction verified Oct 24, 2023
Medium HighOct 23, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes §746.5205(1)
It was found during the inspection the operation has not conducted a fire drill since July 2023.
Correction verified Oct 23, 2023
Medium HighOct 23, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Electronic or Battery-Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector-Document Test Date, Battery Installation Date, and Staff Name Testing and Installation §746.5537(a)(3)
It was found during the inspection that the operation documented the last time they checked the Carbon Monoxide Detector was in July 2023. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 16, 2022InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426
During the inspection, there was 9 month old child asleep in a restive device in the infant classroom. CI: This was corrected at the inspection as the child was removed from the restive device and placed in there crib.
Corrected during the visit
HighNov 16, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For §746.1203(2)
There was a caregiver in the naproom that did not know the number of children that they were responsible for.
Correction verified Dec 2, 2022
HighNov 16, 2022InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
During the inspection, there was a 9 month old asleep in there crib wrapped up in a blanket with a pillow. CI: This was corrected at the inspection as the items were removed from the crib.
Corrected during the visit

About this center

Licensed capacity100 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceFeb 29, 2012
DirectorEmma Villarreal
Phone8066370581
State operation #1412806

Common questions

Does My Little Playhouse take infants?

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

What are My Little Playhouse’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 My Little Playhouse accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does My Little Playhouse cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask My Little Playhouse for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the South Plains area, which includes Brownfield, is $33.80 a day for infants, $32.80 a day for toddlers and $31.80 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has My Little Playhouse had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 7 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 24, 2025: “Smoke Detectors Testing.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does My Little Playhouse compare with other daycares in Terry County?

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

When was My Little Playhouse last inspected?

Jun 9, 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 1412806 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.