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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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1537 Zebra Finch Dr
Little Elm, TX 75068 Map and directions
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

Hours by day of the week
SundayClosed
Monday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Tuesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Wednesday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
ThursdayToday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Friday6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
SaturdayClosed

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

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

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