Small Hands Big Hopes Academy

Hours

Ages, programs and features

Ages served

• Infants
• Toddlers
• Preschool
• School age

Programs and features on the state record

• Licensed for 31 children
• Accepts child care assistance
• School-age care
• Meals provided
• Snacks provided
• Drop-in care
• Part-time care
• Transportation to and from school
• Weekend care
• Field trips

Location and nearby daycares

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

1703313

Permit type

Licensed center

Licensed since

November 2020

Adverse action on record

No

Conditions on permit

No

Corrective action

No

Inspection history

14 inspections on record, most recent May 26, 2026. 8 of 14 visits and reports cited a standard.

• May 26, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• May 22, 2026InspectionNo standards cited
• Sep 29, 2025Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records

    Four staff files were reviewed. Two files are missing preemployment affidavit (Form 2912), one file is missing valid high school diploma and one file is missing SIDS/Shaken Baby training certificate.

    Corrected Oct 9, 2025 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 7, 2024InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 23, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.2426(a)(1)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device

    An infant was observed asleep on a floor bouncer for an undetermined amount of time. Note: The caregiver moved the infant to a crib during the inspection.

    Corrected Oct 23, 2024 · Technical assistance given

• Jun 17, 2024Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.801(3)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records

    The director did not have a complete training record available for review at the operation.

    Corrected Jun 18, 2024

• Oct 23, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• May 4, 2023InspectionNo standards cited
• Apr 19, 2023Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.1205(a)(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Supervision ensures each child?s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child?s on going activity

    Proper supervision was not established as there was only one caregiver in the building caring for 10 children of varying ages. The children were divided into two groups and in different rooms. The caregiver was observed in the infant room supervising 5 children and leaving 5 other children in the pre-k area unsupervised. This prevented the caregiver from having adequate physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child in care.

    Corrected Apr 19, 2023 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

    Ratios were not met when a caregiver was caring for a total of 10 children of varying ages. The ages of the children were One infant, and Nine children between 18 months-4 years of age. According to the ratio chart when 12 or fewer children are present two caregivers were required with the group of children based on the number of children and age of children.

    Corrected Apr 19, 2023 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 10, 2022InspectionNo standards cited
• Oct 24, 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 caregiver was allowed to be present in the operation and have director contact with children in care prior to the operation receiving notice from the CBCU (Centralized Background Check Unit) regarding the person s eligibility. Note: The Person left the operation during the inspection.

    Corrected Oct 24, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.3417(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Children Handwashing Before Eating

    A group of children of varying ages did not have their hands washed before eating the morning snack. NOTE: This was addressed during inspection and children's hands were washed.

    Corrected Oct 24, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.801(1)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records

    There were no records available for review for two children in care. 3 of 5 children's immunization records reviewed were not current. Note: The records missing for the two children were brought to the center and were reviewed.

    Corrected Oct 31, 2022 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.2207(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two

    A group of children including a child under the age of 2 were watching television during breakfast.

    Corrected Oct 24, 2022 · Technical assistance given

• Dec 29, 2021Inspection1 standard cited

  • 746.3505(f)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Diapering Procedures-Soiled Diapers Kept in a Sanitary Manner

    Soiled diapers were being disposed of in a trash can with no lid/cover in the infant room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the trash can was replaced with one that had a lid.

    Corrected Dec 29, 2021, at the inspection · Technical assistance given

• Dec 16, 2021Inspection2 standards cited

  • 746.1701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children

    Ratios were not met when a caregiver was caring for a total of 11 children of varying ages. The ages of the children were Four infants 0-17 months old, and Seven children between 18 months-4 years of age. According to the ratio chart two caregivers were required with the group of children based on the number of children in each age category.

    Corrected Dec 16, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1203(4)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children

    Proper supervision was not established as there was only one caregiver in the building caring for 11 children of varying ages. The children were divided into two groups and in different rooms. Four infants and a toddler were observed in the infant room. Four toddlers and two pre-k children were observed in the pre-k area asleep on floor mats. The caregiver was observed in the infant room leaving the children in the pre-k area unsupervised.

    Corrected Dec 16, 2021 · Technical assistance given

• Nov 30, 2021Inspection6 standards cited

  • 746.3701Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

    A small television in the infant room was not anchored or strapped to prevent from tipping over. A sand box in the outdoor area was not properly maintained as the sand box was filled with standing water. Note: The television was removed and stored away. The sand box containing water was emptied during the inspection.

    Corrected Nov 30, 2021

  • 746.901Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Required Personnel Records

    A caregiver's record was not available for review during the inspection. 1 of 3 records reviewed was missing the caregiver's education documentation.

    Corrected Dec 8, 2021

  • 746.5209(c)Texas HHSC risk level: High

    No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits

    A designated fire exit door was blocked with children's equipment. Note: This was addressed with director and the equipment was removed.

    Corrected Nov 30, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1315(b)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR

    A caregiver did not have current training in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

    Corrected Dec 7, 2021

  • 746.501(a)(18)(A)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium

    Written Operational Policies - Benefits

    The operational policies reviewed were missing the following information: Promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity that is consistent with Subchapter F of this chapter (relating to Developmental Activities) your policies must include: (A) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; (B) The duration of physical activity at your operation, both indoor and outdoor; (C) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; (D) Each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; (E) The recommended clothing and footwear that will allow a child to participate freely and safely in physicalactivities; and (F) A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.

    Corrected Dec 7, 2021 · Technical assistance given

  • 746.1315(a)Texas HHSC risk level: Medium High

    Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    A caregiver did not have current training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.

    Corrected Dec 7, 2021 · Technical assistance given

Cited standards by risk level

• Source: Texas HHSC, as of Aug 16, 2026
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