Licensed center · Athens, TX
Little Dreamer's Daycare Center
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
- Capacity 136
- Accepts child care assistance
- School transportation
- Drop-in care
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- Hours
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- 136 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 1 other daycare within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens tomorrow 6:00 AM
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| WednesdayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Licensed for 136 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Drop-in care
Part-time care
Transportation to and from school
Field trips
Location and nearby daycares
1008 Mill Run Rd, Athens, TX 75751 · Henderson County · 6 licensed daycares in 75751
Capacity rank 3 of 6 in this ZIP
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Licensing and inspection record
Published by Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026. Shown as the state records it.
- Permit
- On the state’s list of current permits, Aug 16, 2026
- Operation number
- 1548352
- Permit type
- Licensed center
- Licensed since
- March 2015
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
14 inspections on record, most recent Nov 4, 2025. 9 of 15 visits and reports cited a standard. 1 self-reported incident, listed separately below.
- Nov 4, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Sep 18, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1329(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
Documentation of Training Requirements - Original Training Certification Card or Letter in each Employee's personnel record
The operation did not provide training hours to review.
Corrected Oct 17, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2415(b)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
While doing a walk through of the infant room, 1 child was in a restrictive device inside a crib and 2 infants under 12 months had blankets on them. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the restrictive device and the blankets from the crib while I was present.
Corrected Sep 18, 2025, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 746.1329(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium Low
- Jan 6, 2025InspectionNo standards cited
Nov 4, 2024Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
The caregivers did not have 24 hours of annual training completed within the last 12 months.
Corrected Dec 18, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.4907(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Nine Inches if Equipment Greater Than 5 Ft.
The loose fill under the swing is not maintained to 9 inches.
Corrected Dec 18, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.501(a)(20)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
The operation did not have the parent's rights information in the operational policy or an acknowledgment that the parents were given the information.
Corrected Nov 18, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1301(a)(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Nov 29, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
The HASA was completed and the caregivers did not have the 6 required topics for training.
Corrected Dec 27, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.3503(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Two diaper changing pads were observed to have tears and could no longer be sanitized properly.
Corrected Dec 6, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Nov 30, 2022Inspection1 standard cited
- 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - HS Diploma, Equivalent, Certification of Completion
During inspection, one caregiver was observed not having the necessary educational requirements.
Corrected Dec 30, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1107(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Oct 12, 2022Inspection2 standards cited
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Personnel Records
During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed and not maintained.
Corrected Oct 26, 2022
- 746.603(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records Maintained
During POA inspection, 6 records were reviewed. 4 records were not maintained.
Corrected Oct 26, 2022
- 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Jul 8, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Apr 28, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Apr 14, 2022Inspection5 standards cited
- 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
During inspection, two infant rooms were observed to have infant feeding sheets that had not been updated. This was discussed with the caregivers and the person in charge.
Corrected Apr 21, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.401(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Postings-Licensing notices with instructions to post
During inspection it was observed the operation did not have a staff list or licensing inspection posted.
Corrected Apr 21, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2417(2)(B)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes
During inspection, 2 infant classrooms were observed to have infants in restrictive devices. A second walk through was conducted 30 minutes later and one class had the same 2 infants in the restrictive devices and the second class had the the same children in restrictive devices and one asleep in a restrictive device. This was corrected when the caregivers removed the infants from the devices.
Corrected Apr 14, 2022, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 745.635(3)Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background ck determination - If provisionally eligible w/conditions or eligible w/conditions you must restrict duties per conditions/restrictions
Tiesha Carter is a designated perpetrator of neglectful supervision, case #48871715, date 12/4/21, with conditions. One condition is that Tiesha is unable to supervise children alone. On 4/14/22, Tiesha Carter was observed supervising two children alone during transition to a classroom.
Corrected Apr 14, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2207(c)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
During the inspection, a classroom was observed with a child's television program on that was not related to the daily activity. The caregiver stated she turns it on in the morning to start the day and wait for devotion time.
Corrected Apr 14, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.2421(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
- Feb 23, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
- Feb 8, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
Jan 21, 2022Inspection3 standards cited
- 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
One infant was not strapped in in a high chair table.
Corrected Jan 21, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A caregiver had access to children before a background check was conducted.
Corrected Jan 26, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing 1,5,6. The operation does not administer medication so #3 is not required.
Corrected Feb 4, 2022
- 746.2407Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Dec 15, 2021Inspection10 standards cited
- 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have full info for emergency contact.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022
- 746.1309(e)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Of the 5 records reviewed all 5 staff are missing these required trainings.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022
- 746.1309(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training - 6 Hours of annual training required
Five records were reviewed. Staff #1 needs one more hour in one of the required topic areas. Staff #3 needs two hours.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022
- 746.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Of 5 records reviewed, staff #1, #2, and #3 do not have this training available.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022
- 746.5401Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
A current gas leak inspection is not available.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022
- 746.4907(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less
A swing set is on the playground and required 6 inches of loose fill material is not installed.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022
- 746.1309(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Of 5 records reviewed Staff #1, #2, and #3 are missing this training.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022
- 746.605(11)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Required Admission Information - Physician Information
Four records were reviewed. Child # 2 and #3 need addresses for their healthcare provider.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022
- 746.503Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Provide Parents With Copy of Policies
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and Child #4 do not show the parents received the parent handbook (operational Policies).
Corrected Jan 12, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 746.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Four records were reviewed. Child #2 and #4 do not have a health statement or parent health statement on file.
Corrected Jan 12, 2022
- 746.605(6)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Cited standards by risk level
34 standards cited across 14 inspections, most recently Nov 4, 2025. All 34 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High926%
- Medium High926%
- Medium1544%
- Medium Low13%
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 6 of 14 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 2 of 34 findings, 32 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Sep 18, 2025, 1 clean visit since
Risk levels are Texas HHSC’s own classification of each standard, not a rating by Daycare Index. What the levels mean. Counts cover every inspection on the state record; the visits listed above are the most recent.
- Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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