Registered home · Little Elm, TX
Ester Tyler-aikens
- Infant · Toddler · Preschool · School age
- Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
- Capacity 7
- Accepts child care assistance
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- Hours
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Days
- Mon to Fri
- Ages
- Infants to school age
- Capacity
- Up to 7 children
- Meals
- Meals and snacks provided
- Nearby
- 11 other daycares within a mile
Licensing information from Texas Health and Human Services, as of Aug 16, 2026
Hours
Closed now · opens 6:30 AM today
Hours on file with the state
| Sunday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| ThursdayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
Ages, programs and features
Ages served
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
School age
Programs and features on the state record
Up to 7 children
Accepts child care assistance
School-age care
Before-school care
Meals provided
After-school care
Snacks provided
Part-time care
Location and nearby daycares
1537 Zebra Finch Dr, Little Elm, TX 75068 · Denton County · 59 licensed daycares in 75068
Capacity rank 47 of 59 in this ZIP · Open past 6:30 PM, one of 26 in 75068
Nearest daycares
- The New Generation Family Day Care0.3 mi · Licensed home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Tiny Thinkers Montessori0.3 mi · Licensed home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Kids R Kids Learning Academy Of Little Elm0.3 mi · Licensed center · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Meghana Elaprolu0.3 mi · Listed family home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- Hareesha Aluru0.4 mi · Listed family home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
- New Century Learning Academy0.6 mi · Licensed home · Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School age
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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
- 1710666
- Permit type
- Registered home
- Licensed since
- December 2020
- Adverse action on record
- No
- Conditions on permit
- No
- Corrective action
- No
Inspection history
8 inspections on record, most recent Dec 2, 2025. 9 of 10 visits and reports cited a standard.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 747.2107(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Planned activities designed to meet special care needs-Accommodations
One child with special care needs didn't have an accommodation plan available during the inspection.
Corrected Dec 22, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1309(d)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
The primary caregiver was missing training in emergency preparedness.
Corrected Dec 12, 2025
- 747.2107(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Mar 3, 2025Assessment1 standard cited
- 747.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
One child lacked a health statement.
Corrected Mar 10, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Jan 28, 2025Inspection2 standards cited
- 747.1309(e)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required training less than- 5 years experience
The primary caregiver was missing four hours of the annual training in management techniques, leadership, or staff supervision.
Corrected Feb 4, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
Two children lacked health statements at the time of the inspection.
Corrected Feb 14, 2025 · Technical assistance given
- 747.1309(e)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Apr 22, 2024Assessment3 standards cited
- 747.3703(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
A statement of health from a local veterinarian for two dos present at the home was not made available for licensing
Corrected Apr 12, 2024
- 747.1309(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
The primary caregiver was missing training for the previous training year in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
Corrected Apr 5, 2024
- 747.5107(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher were not being checked monthly. In February 2024, this equipment was not checked by the primary caregiver.
Corrected Apr 1, 2024
- 747.3703(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Mar 27, 2024Inspection3 standards cited
- 747.1309(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Special topics for children under 24 months
The primary caregiver was missing training for the previous training year in the following topics: Recognizing and preventing shaken baby syndrome, Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), Understanding early childhood brain development.
Corrected Apr 5, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5107(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
The carbon monoxide detector, smoke detector, and fire extinguisher were not being checked monthly. In February 2024, this equipment was not checked by the primary caregiver.
Corrected Apr 1, 2024 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3935(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
The consumer product safety recall form had not been updated annually. The last update was on 09/10/2022. This was corrected during the inspection when the operation re-certified their form and ensured the home has no recalled items.
Corrected Mar 27, 2024, at the inspection · Technical assistance given
- 747.1309(c)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Jul 5, 2023Inspection2 standards cited
- 747.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Upon reviewing children's records, two children did not have updated immunizations.
Corrected Jul 17, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 747.603(a)(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Health Statement
A health statement is not on record for one child enrolled in care.
Corrected Jul 21, 2023 · Technical assistance given
- 747.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Sep 23, 2022Inspection3 standards cited
- 747.3703(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Animals at Center - Statement of Health from Veterinarian
The operation has two household pets that do not have statements of health.
Corrected Oct 7, 2022
- 747.3609Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Medication No Longer Used
The operation has expire medication on file for a child with known food allergies.
Corrected Oct 7, 2022
- 747.3603(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Medication Authorization - Signed and Dated
The operation has two medications present at the operation with no medication authorization forms.
Corrected Oct 7, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3703(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Sep 9, 2022Inspection4 standards cited
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
A household member was present in the home during operational hours.
Corrected Sep 9, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5105Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
The operations fire extinguisher was observed to not be mounted.
Corrected Sep 23, 2022
- 747.5005(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation does not have documentation of any drills conducted.
Corrected Sep 16, 2022
- 747.1401(a)(2)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Household Members Qualifications - Orientation
A household member does not have orientation.
Corrected Sep 23, 2022
- 745.641Texas HHSC risk level: High
Aug 30, 2022Inspection15 standards cited
- 747.1313(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
The primary caregiver does not have a current CPR/First Aid.
Corrected Sep 20, 2022
- 747.3213(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
Children were observed not washing their hands after toileting. The primary caregiver was observed not washing their hands following diapering.
Corrected Aug 30, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.603(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Two children at the operation do not have updated immunization records.
Corrected Sep 13, 2022
- 747.5003(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, Relocation and Sheltering Procedures
The operations emergency preparedness plan is not complete.
Corrected Sep 13, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3211(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Caregiver Handwashing Before Eating or Handling Food
Children were observed being served food multiple times during inspection before washing their hands.
Corrected Aug 30, 2022
- 747.1303(5)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
The primary caregiver has 24 hours of the required 30 hours of annual training. The primary caregiver does not have the following annual required trainings: emergency preparedness, administering medication, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.
Corrected Sep 13, 2022
- 747.3703(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Animals at Center - Documentation of Vaccinations
The operation has a dog in the home and has a dog mentioned in the operations policies but does not have a file for the dog at the operation.
Corrected Sep 13, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.5005(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
The operation does not have documentation of any drills conducted.
Corrected Aug 30, 2022
- 747.1501(c)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
The operation has a child in care with documentation of known food allergy. The operation did not use good judgment by not having listed medications on file at the operation.
Corrected Aug 30, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3303(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
The operation was observed using absorbent sheet for diaper changing.
Corrected Aug 30, 2022
- 747.3505(a)Texas HHSC risk level: High
Weapons In Homes Kept in Locked Cabinet, Inaccessible to Children
The operations firearm and was observed to be in a firearm and ammunition in a bag under the table during inspection.
Corrected Aug 30, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3203(13)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Separate from Food and Inaccessible
Cleaning supplies were observed accessible to children throughout the restroom children use while in care.
Corrected Aug 30, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.501(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
Written Operational Policies - Release of Children
The operations polies are missing the following (1), (8), (9), and (10).
Corrected Sep 13, 2022
- 747.5105Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
The operations fire extinguisher was observed to not be mounted.
Corrected Aug 30, 2022 · Technical assistance given
- 747.3803(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium
First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
The operation did not have a completed first aid kit. CI: The primary caregiver gathered items from throughout the home during inspection.
Corrected Aug 30, 2022, at the inspection
- 747.1313(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High
- Dec 21, 2021InspectionNo standards cited
Cited standards by risk level
35 standards cited across 8 inspections, most recently Dec 2, 2025. All 35 shown are recorded as corrected.
- High39%
- Medium High1851%
- Medium1440%
- Medium Low0
- Low0
- Visits with nothing cited
- 1 of 8 shown
- Corrected at the visit
- 2 of 35 findings, 33 more corrected later
- Most recent citation
- Dec 2, 2025
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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