Austin · Licensed center
Little Sprouts
- Small center, licensed for 28 children.
- Shortlist has found no website for it yet.
What these mean, and where they come from
Small means the smallest quarter of Austin-area’s 928 licensed centers by state-licensed capacity: 12 to 61 children. Medium is 62 to 153; large is 154 to 731.
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What the state has found
This state publishes the visits that cited something but not the ones that cited nothing, so there is no city rate to set this beside.
From Texas HHSC’s published reports, last checked September 25, 2026.
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State record — Texas HHSC
- Last visit
- July 13, 2026
- On file
- 10 visits since December 2021 — all of them cited findings
- Most serious
- High —
One caregiver was unaware of the number of children in the classroom.
· December 30, 2021
Texas HHSC describes each deficiency in writing and weights the standard behind it from high to low by the risk a violation presents to children. It publishes no inspection document.
Jul 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · July 13, 2026
746.4751(a) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Inspect Daily · Medium High
A slide with broken steps was observed in the playground while children were outside in the playground. This was corrected during the inspection when the director and caregiver removed it from the playground.
Mar 2026 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · March 11, 2026
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The operation has not received a sanitation inspection within the last 12 months. The previous inspection conducted was on 2/25/2025 and the operation requested a new inspection on 3/5/2026.
Dec 2025 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · December 4, 2025
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime · Medium High
The room children were napping did not have adequate lighting during naptime.
746.4201 - Indoor Space Requirement · Medium High
The operation had 18 children in a room with a capacity for 13 children.
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing · Medium
Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.
Nov 2025 Licensing visit 8 findings
Licensing visit · November 12, 2025
746.1301(a)(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training · Medium High
A caregiver had no annual trainings and a second caregiver was missing 3 of the 24 hours of annual training.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
2 caregivers were missing some or all of the required topic trainings. 1 caregiver was missing 3 topics and the other caregiver was missing all the topics.
746.1309(g) - Documented Annual Training-Self-Instructional 80% · Medium Low
2 caregivers did not have the required 5 hours of instructor led training and the director was missing 2 of the required 6 hours of instructor led training.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR · Medium High
A caregiver had an expired CPR and First Aid Certification and their new certification was not available at the time of the inspection.
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist · Medium
The operation did not have a playground maintenance checklist filled out since August 11th, 2025.
746.5205(2) - Sheltering Drill For Severe Weather-Four times a calendar year · Medium High
The operation has not conducted any severe weather drills or shelter in place drills in 2025 or in 2024.
746.601(c) - Provide Access to Children's Records - Licensing · Medium
Only 12 records of the 21 children enrolled were made available to Child Care Regulation at the time of the inspection.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium
1 of the caregivers hired after September 2023 was missing the pre-employment affidavit.
Feb 2025 Licensing visit 7 findings
Licensing visit · February 5, 2025
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. · Medium High
One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR · Medium High
One caregiver did not have current certificate of training with an expiration or renewal date in pediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The operation did not have a sanitation inspection completed in the last 12 months.
746.401(2) - Posting Requirements - Letter or form from the most recent Licensing Inspection or Investigation · Medium
The letter or form from the most recent Licensing inspection or investigation was not posted.
746.623(2)(D) - Immunizations-Docs may be official record or copy that have signature of health care prof. or name of other prof who administered vaccine · Medium
Four children's immunization records did not have the signature (including a rubber stamp or electronic signature) of the health-care professional who administered the vaccine.
746.801(6) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Liability Insurance · Medium
The operation did not provide written notice to the parent of each child that they do not carry liability insurance.
746.909 - Access to Personnel Records · Medium
One staff personnel file was not available or accessible for review during the inspection.
Mar 2024 Licensing visit 3 findings
Licensing visit · March 18, 2024
746.1301(a)(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 30 Annual Training · Medium High
The director did not have current annual training.
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing · Medium High
A slide was observed with no loose-fill surfacing. This was corrected during the inspection when the slide was removed from the playground.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium
A caregiver did not have a personnel record or training hours available for review.
Apr 2023 Licensing visit 1 finding
Licensing visit · April 17, 2023
746.203(2) - Liability Insurance Requirements - Provide Proof of Coverage Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance · Medium
The operation did not provide proof of coverage to Licensing by the anniversary date of the issuance of their permit.
Apr 2022 Licensing visit 2 findings
Licensing visit · April 28, 2022
746.501(a)(11) - Written Operational Policies - Immunizations · Medium
The operational policies needed updates statements for immunizations, employee immunizations. insect and sunscreen, gang free zone, and additions to the physical activity policy.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium
6 children's files were reviewed. One child needed an updated health statement and one child needed updated immunization records.
Dec 2021 Licensing visit 4 findings
Licensing visit · December 30, 2021
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For · High
One caregiver was unaware of the number of children in the classroom.
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content · Medium
Two staff members need to complete training in food allergies. Two staff members need to complete training in buidling safety and hazardous materials. One staff member needs to complete emergency preparedness training.
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required · Medium
The Director was missing proof of 23 hours of annual training, to include SIDS and Child Abuse.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained · Medium
Two children needed up to date immunizations. One child needed an emergency contact address. One child needed a completed emergency authorization.
Dec 2021 Licensing visit 11 findings
Licensing visit · December 15, 2021
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment · Medium High
Outdoor equipment was noted as having chipped paint and rust areas showing, during the inspection.
746.401(6) - Posting Requirements - Daily menu, including all snacks and meals served by the child care center · Medium
The menu was not available for review during the inspection.
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist · Medium
The playground checklist was not available during the inspection.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months · High
The annual fire inspection was not available during the inspection.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection · Medium High
The annual sanitiation inspection was not available during the inspection.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation · High
One caregiver was present without a completed backgrpound check notification. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver was sent home.
746.1203(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Group Responsible For · High
Two caregivers were unaware of how many children were in their care.
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures · Medium High
An emergency preparedness plan was not available for review during the inspection.
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills · Medium
Drill docmentation was not available during the inspection.
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records · Medium
Children's records were not available during the inspection.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records · Medium
Staff files were not available during the inspection.
Details
- Address
- 12411 Limerick Ave Ste 100
- License
- 1595862, active
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