Stephanie Cassidy
Dalhart, TX 79022 · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Blessings Preschool
- licensed capacity
- 12
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2021
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About
About Little Blessings Preschool
Little Blessings Preschool is a licensed group home daycare in Dalhart, Texas. The state has permitted it since December 23, 2021, for up to 12 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. As a home daycare, the provider shares the address with families when you call.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 6 visits in the last 3 years and cited 8 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Group home daycare
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 12 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Setting | Group child care homeFrom the state license |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 12 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Blessings Preschool has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a home daycare in Dallam County has a median price of $134 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
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Infant
Center$147
Home daycare$134
Toddler
Center$139
Home daycare$129
Preschool
Center$136
Home daycare$127
School age
Center$129
Home daycare$122
State record
Inspection reports for Little Blessings Preschool
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 12 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2021
- License number
- #1720158
Summary
6 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 2, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 6 visits · 8 rules in all · 8 corrected
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 2
- Health, medication and illness 1
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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- Sep 2, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 7, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
747.211(b) - Liability Insurance Requirements - If No Insurance Then Must Provide Written Proof Annually by Anniversary Date of Issuance
“The written notification to Child Care Regulation was not completed by the anniversary date of the issuance, or by 6/30/2025. **This was corrected at inspection when it was completed by the operation.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 6, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 25, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
747.3219 - Water Temperature
“The water temperature in the sinks used by children exceeded 120 degrees Fahrenheit.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“Broken glass was found in the play area during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 6, 2025
Aug 16, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
“A staff employed did not have all of the additional required topics in the annual training year as they were missing the following topics: building and physical premises and preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, including immunizations and reacting to food allergies.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
747.1309(d) - Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics without specific hours
“A staff employed did not have all of the additional required topics in the annual training year as they were missing the following topics: administering medication, if applicable, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction; and understanding building and physical premises safety, including identification and protection from hazards that can cause bodily injury such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic for training year 6/28/2023-6/28/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 4, 2024
747.3803(a) - First Aid Kit - Complete Kit
“The first aid kit was not complete as there were no waterproof, disposable gloves available. **The provider corrected this at inspection when gloves were brought by a parent and placed in the first aid kit.”
Corrected during the visit
747.1313(b) - Pediatric First-Aid and Pediatric CPR Training -skill based and hands on
“A staff file was reviewed for a staff that is providing care to children and the staff file had CPR training in file that had been received online.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 9, 2024
Jan 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
747.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“A child in care did not have information in file from the parents regarding the emergency medical authorization and information about food allergies. **The operation corrected this when the parent completed the form and this was available for review and it is now in the child's file.”
Corrected during the visit
- Oct 12, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 4, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An individual has been residing at the operation without an eligible notification from the background check unit.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 11, 2023
Sep 25, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
“An individual has been residing at the operation without an eligible notification from the background check unit.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023
747.1303(5)(A) - Training Requirements for Primary Caregiver -30 Hours Annual Training
“There were only 17 hours avaiable for review for the primary caregiver for the last training year, 2021-2022, therefore, 13 hours were not able to be reviewed. For the other staff, there were only a total of 4 hours that were able to be reviewed during the inspection for annual training year 2021-2022.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023
747.1801 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - Licensed Child Care Home
“The operation was out of ration at the start of the inspection, as there was only one staff present and there were a total of 10 children present with two of those children being 17 months and younger of age and the remaining eight children were between the ages of 18 months to 3 years of age. The requirement for the maximum number of children that one caregiver may supervise in a licensed home with two children being 17 months and younger is five children between the ages of 18 months to 3 years of age with only one caregiver. *Compliance was obtained when the second staff arrived to the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 4, 2023
- Aug 8, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Show 10 earlier visits
- Jun 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 13, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps
“An infant in care was not strapped in to the high chair as required. **This was corrected when the provider strapped the child in to the high chair.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2023
Jun 7, 2023Inspection2 rules cited
747.4401(2) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions
“The active play equipment in the back play area is not used per manufacturing instructions for the children that are permitted to play on it based on the ages of the children that can play on the equipment.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023
747.4603 - Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment
“The use zone for a stationary equipment was observed and the use zone for swings on the stationary equipment did not meet the required use zone as it did not extend twice the height of the vertical distance from the swing beam to the surface below and only measured. Additionally, on the stationary equipment the slide attached did not meet the necessary use zone of 6 feet all around.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023
Jun 2, 2023Complaint investigation2 rules cited
747.4105 - Fenced Outdoor Activity Space
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation has allowed children that are younger than five years of age to play in the front yard. The front yard is not fenced in and therefore, cannot be used for outdoor time by children that are younger than school age.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023
747.301(2) - Notification of Change in Space
“Based on the evidence obtained during the investigation, the operation increased the size of the outdoor play areas used by the children in care prior to notifying Child Care Regulation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 13, 2023
Dec 7, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
747.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Emergency Plan
“A child with a listed diagnosed food allergy did not have a food allergy plan in file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 12, 2022
747.1303(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Caregivers Licensed -24 hours Annual Training
“A caregiver was missing 5 clock hours of the required 24 clock hours for annual training from 6/28/2021 - 6/28/2022.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 14, 2022
Jun 17, 2022Inspection4 rules cited
747.501(8) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies did not have a complete policy regarding information to parents about the promotion of physical activity.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2022
747.603(a)(2) - Children's Records - Admission Information
“Two children's files were missing information in their file. One child was missing the home address/parent home address and missing the address for one emergency contact listed by the parent. The other child file was missing the safe sleep policy in file by the parent and signed by the parent, as well as was missing the parent signature at the end of the child admission record form.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2022
747.801(2) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Infant Feeding Instructions
“An infant in care that is not on table food did not have infant feeding instructions available for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2022
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The fence had a hole and an adult hand could easily fit through the hole and it posed a hazard and risk for a child as the play area was not properly enclosed.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2022
- Dec 21, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 15, 2021InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 18, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“A gate of the fenced area was not properly enclosed as the fence picket had split and the bottom hinge of the door was not properly installed. The gate is a risk to children as it could splinter children, or cause a body part to become smashed or injured and if not fixed could potentially fall on a child when opened incorrectly as only one hinge is properly attached.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 15, 2021
Oct 5, 2021Inspection2 rules cited
747.4605(b) - Measurement of Use Zone for Slides- Six Feet High or Less
“A climbing structure and a Little Tyke slide were observed being used by children and each structure did not have their own use zone of six feet and overlapped with one another.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2021
747.3213(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
“Children were observed eating snack without washing their hands.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 18, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Little Blessings Preschool
Is Little Blessings Preschool licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued December 23, 2021.
When was Little Blessings Preschool last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 2, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 6 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Blessings Preschool had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 8 rules across 4 of 6 visits in the last 3 years; 8 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 Little Blessings Preschool care for?
12, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Blessings Preschool accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Blessings Preschool's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Blessings Preschool cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (806) 268-4954 to ask.
What is Little Blessings Preschool's phone number?
(806) 268-4954.
Where is Little Blessings Preschool?
Dalhart, TX 79022. It is a home daycare, so the provider shares the street address with families directly.