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Kiddie Academy of Little Elm
- licensed capacity
- 188
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $191
- year first permitted
- 2016
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About
About Kiddie Academy of Little Elm
Kiddie Academy of Little Elm is a licensed child care center in Little Elm, Texas. The state has permitted it since November 4, 2016, for up to 188 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 27 visits in the last 3 years and cited 23 rules across 12 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 188 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Licensed capacity | 188 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Kiddie Academy of Little Elm has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Denton County has a median price of $191 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$191
Home daycare$167
Toddler
Center$176
Home daycare$158
Preschool
Center$170
Home daycare$156
School age
Center$159
Home daycare$146
State record
Inspection reports for Kiddie Academy of Little Elm
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 188 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2016
- License number
- #1627603
Summary
27 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 10, 2026: 1 rule cited
Rules cited on 12 of 27 visits · 23 rules in all · 22 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 5
- Health, medication and illness 4
- Records and paperwork 4
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Building, equipment and play areas 3
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 1
- Other rules 2
For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
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See all 43 visits
Sep 10, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The fire inspection has expired since February 2026.”
Correction date in the state record: Sep 24, 2026
- May 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- May 8, 2026VisitNo rules cited
- Jan 12, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child was missing a health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
746.613(b) - Immunization Records, Exceptions, and Exemptions Current
“One child's immunization record was not up to date.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“Compliance with the Minimum Standards was not maintained during the Plan of Action.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 12, 2026
746.1013(a) - Director's Absence - Qualified Caregiver in Charge
“There was no individual in charge during the director's absence. The operation proceeded without a designated person in charge for a duration of 45 minutes.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 11, 2025
Nov 5, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
“Compliance with the Minimum Standards was not maintained during the Plan of Action.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 14, 2025
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“A caregiver was missing 9h30 min in training in the required topics: 1309(d)(3), 1309(e)(1, 2, 3,4,5).”
The state verified the correction on Nov 13, 2025
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“One caregiver was missing a notarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home (Form 2985).”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“One caregiver was missing a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912) as”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2025
Aug 28, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“8 out of 10 caregivers didn't complete the required annual training hours.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2025
- Jun 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2025VisitNo rules cited
- May 7, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Show 33 earlier visits
- Apr 28, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 24, 2025Visit1 rule cited
746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
“Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, a caregiver employed inappropriate disciplinary measures against a child.”
The state verified the correction on May 7, 2025
Jan 31, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“Seven caregiver were missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 19, 2025
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director was missing training in Preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 10, 2025
- Dec 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 25, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 21, 2024Visit2 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, that the caregiver involved in the incident had unsupervised access to a child under their care prior to complete the First-aid training.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
746.1205(a)(4) - Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity
“Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the caregiver failed to adequately supervise the children. The caregiver's insufficient physical presence, along with a lack of visual and auditory awareness, directly played a role in the incident.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 18, 2024
- Aug 27, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Aug 27, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 31, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 30, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 29, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 26, 2024VisitNo rules cited
Jul 25, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The sink in the 3- and 4-year-old classroom is clogged, causing water to not drain. As a result, the children do not have an extra sink in the classroom for washing their hands.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
Jul 15, 2024Visit2 rules cited
745.8411(b)(3) - Responsibilities - Provides access to all records
“Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, video footage of the incident was accessible, but the childcare center did not provide it.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 17, 2024
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The tent above the playground is in disrepair and poorly maintained, preventing children from using the playground equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
Jul 3, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
“The tent above the playground is in disrepair and poorly maintained, preventing children from using the playground equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 15, 2024
Jun 28, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.1205(a)(5) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Intervene to ensure each child's safety
“Based on the evidence gathered during the investigation, the caregiver was not properly supervising the children. The caregiver's lack of attention and failure to intervene created an unsafe environment, resulting in the child's injury.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 25, 2024
May 30, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.3809 - Medication No Longer Used
“An expired EpiPen, which had been expired since April 2024, was found among the medication box. During the inspection, this issue was addressed when the director removed the expired medication.”
Corrected during the visit
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One out of 10 children's files reviewed did not contain current health statements from the child's physician after the child had been enrolled for 12 months.”
The state verified the correction on May 31, 2024
746.5205(4) - Documentation of Drills
“The operation lacks information regarding the duration of the drills. This information was not recorded. The operation also lacks documentation for smoke detectors and fire extinguishers since February/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 3, 2024
- Sep 25, 2023VisitNo rules cited
- Sep 14, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Jul 31, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.5307(a) - Inspect Fire Extinguishers Monthly
“Since January 2023, the operation has failed to document any fire extinguishers inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023
746.5319 - Smoke Detectors Testing
“Since January 2023, the operation has failed to inspect the smoke detector system and the carbon monoxide detector system.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 7, 2023
Jan 20, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
“A caregiver has an expired pediatric CPR/FIRST AID certification.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 22, 2023
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director has 18.5 hours of the required 30 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2023
- Dec 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Nov 3, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
“Three caregivers have not completed 24 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023
746.1311(a) - Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required
“The director has 16.5 hours of the required 30 hours of annual training.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 20, 2023
Oct 31, 2022Visit1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on information gathered during the course of the investigation, a caregiver left a child unsupervised inside of a classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 1, 2022
- Sep 30, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Sep 22, 2022Inspection9 rules cited
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One child's record does not have emergency medical authorization section completed.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“The operation does not have the following records for review: personnel & training.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2022
746.603(a)(6) - Children's Records - Vision and Hearing Screening
“Four children that require vision and hearing screening do not have results on file at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2022
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Six infants in care do not have infant feeding plans.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“Six children that required health statements do not have them on file.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2022
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The operation has only been servicing one component during AM and PM snack.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The operations two buses have incomplete first aid kits: scissor, thermometer, and antiseptic solution.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
“Only 7 caregivers and the director's CPR/First Aid documentation was available during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 21, 2022
746.613(a) - Required Immunizations
“One child enrolled at the operation does not have immunization records on file. Four children at the operation immunization records are not current.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 1, 2022
Sep 18, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver did not use good judgment when lifting a 19-month-old up off a nap cot by her tricep and placing the child on the floor. The caregiver also, walked passed the same child and touched her head in a matter that resulted in the child falling face-first into a nap cot. The child was not checked on by the caregiver following either incident.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2022
Sep 9, 2022Inspection17 rules cited
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
“The operations does not have a annual certification for the children's product safety.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022
746.5617(a)(6) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - First-aid Kit
“The operations two buses have incomplete first aid kits: no tweezer, scissor, cotton balls, and antiseptic solution. The operation does not have medical emergency information for children being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation has not conducted a fire drill since June of 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
“The operation's sanitation inspection expired in April of 2022.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
746.1329(c)(2) - Documentation PEDIATRIAC CPR-1st aid original certificate on file at center or copy available if licensing requests
“No CPR/First Aid documentation was available during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
746.3313(2) - Daily Menus - May Rotate if Keep Record of Dates Menus Used
“The operation has no documentation of menus for the last three months.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
746.401(9) - Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name
“The operation does not have a list of current employees and was not able to provide CCR with a total staff number during inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
746.401(10) - Required Postings-Child's Food Allergies
“The operation does not have a food allergy list posted. The operation does not have knowledge of what children have food allergies, as audits are being conducted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“One child with a known food allergy does not have a food allergy emergency plan nor medication at the operation for review.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022
746.501(a)(8) - Written Operational Policies - Suspension and Expulsion
“The operation's operational policies are missing the following sections: Suspension and expulsion, Instructions on how parents can contact local licensing office, and procedures for parents to review most recent inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
“Six infants in care do not have infant feeding plans.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
“The operation's 18-24 month classroom has a hole in the wall.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
746.4913 - Required Documentation for Unitary Surfacing Materials
“The operation does not have required documentation for unitary surfacing materials.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“The infant classroom is divided by a half wall. During the inspection a child was in the back sleep and was not visible to caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
746.4751(b) - Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist
“The operation has not been conducting monthly playground checks and documenting with a checklist.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022
746.5207(a) - Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagram
“The operation does not have any evacuation or relocation diagrams post or in the emergency preparedness plan.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 30, 2022
746.801(1) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Records
“The operation does not have the following records for review: Children records, personnel & training, and attendance for each employee.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 22, 2022
- Mar 29, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 23, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.3415(4) - Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child
“A caregiver in the Toddler classroom was observed not changing her gloves and washing her hands in between diaper changing.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 29, 2022
Feb 9, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“The infant classroom is divided by a half wall. During the inspection a child was in the back sleep and was not visible to caregivers.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
746.3417(3) - Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering
“A caregiver in the Room 10 was observed placing a child down on the floor to play without washing the child's hands after changing the child's diaper.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
Feb 8, 2022Complaint investigation2 rules cited
746.305(a)(4) - Report Outbreak of Communicable Illness
“During the course of the investigation it was determined that the operation has not reported any COVID-19 positive cases to Child Care Regulations.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
746.4103(b) - Policies for Release of Children - Record Identity of Person
“Based on information gathered during investigation, the operation did not follow their policies for releasing children. It was determined that a person was not properly identified during evening pick up.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 23, 2022
- Oct 1, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about Kiddie Academy of Little Elm
Is Kiddie Academy of Little Elm licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued November 4, 2016.
When was Kiddie Academy of Little Elm last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 10, 2026, with 1 rule cited. It lists 27 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Kiddie Academy of Little Elm had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 23 rules across 12 of 27 visits in the last 3 years; 22 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 78% of Texas daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 3. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can Kiddie Academy of Little Elm care for?
188, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Kiddie Academy of Little Elm accept child care subsidies?
The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.
What are Kiddie Academy of Little Elm's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Kiddie Academy of Little Elm cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (469) 252-0555 to ask.
What is Kiddie Academy of Little Elm's phone number?
(469) 252-0555.
Where is Kiddie Academy of Little Elm?
2055 FM 423, Little Elm, TX 75068. The nearest other daycare we list is Wisdom Montessori Academy, 0.2 miles away.