Little Leprechaun Academy
13341 China Spring Road, China Spring, TX
Little Dreamers Academy
- licensed capacity
- 39
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2018
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About
About Little Dreamers Academy
Little Dreamers Academy is a licensed child care center in China Spring, Texas. The state has permitted it since September 14, 2018, for up to 39 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 14 visits in the last 3 years and cited 13 rules across 5 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
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 39 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 39 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Dreamers Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in McLennan County has a median price of $134 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$134
Home daycare$122
Toddler
Center$127
Home daycare$117
Preschool
Center$124
Home daycare$116
School age
Center$117
Home daycare$110
State record
Inspection reports for Little Dreamers Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 39 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2018
- License number
- #1672909
Summary
14 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 9, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 5 of 14 visits · 13 rules in all · 13 corrected
- Supervision and ratios 3
- Staff training and qualifications 3
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Records and paperwork 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- Discipline and child guidance 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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- Jul 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 10, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 4, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 3, 2026Inspection8 rules cited
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
“A child, who was outdoors in the playground area, was observed to have sent inside alone by a caregiver and there was no caregiver supervising the child while the child went inside the operation to the bathroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
746.1109(a)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
“A caregiver who is under the age of 18 years old, was observed supervising children alone on 6/03/26 by Child Care Regulation and on 6/05/26 by a DFPS Investigator. observed on 6/03/26 supervising a group of children alone.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on information from the DFPS investigation, it was determined the operation did not report an incident that put a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“It was determined from a DFPS investigation that a caregiver was unaware of the number of children in their group.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
746.1107(1) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
“It was determined a sole caregiver in a classroom did not meet the age requirement to be the only caregiver in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, it was determined a parent was not notified of a situation that placed their child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
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 evidence from a DFPS investigation, it was determined a child was able to get away from his caregiver and was in an unopened and unfenced area.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the evidence from a DFPS investigation, it was determined the operation did not have an incident report for an incident that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
Jun 3, 2026Complaint investigation8 rules cited
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
“A child, who was outdoors in the playground area, was observed to have sent inside alone by a caregiver and there was no caregiver supervising the child while the child went inside the operation to the bathroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
746.1109(a)(1) - Caregiver Qualification Age Exemption with HS Diploma/GED- Not in Charge of Group
“A caregiver who is under the age of 18 years old, was observed supervising children alone on 6/03/26 by Child Care Regulation and on 6/05/26 by a DFPS Investigator. observed on 6/03/26 supervising a group of children alone.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026
746.305(a)(6) - Report Situation Placing Children at Risk
“Based on information from the DFPS investigation, it was determined the operation did not report an incident that put a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
746.1205(a)(2) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for
“It was determined from a DFPS investigation that a caregiver was unaware of the number of children in their group.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
746.1107(1) - Additional Minimum Qualifications for Caregivers - Age Requirement
“It was determined a sole caregiver in a classroom did not meet the age requirement to be the only caregiver in the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
746.307(b)(4) - Parental Communication - Situation that Placed a Child at Risk
“Based on the evidence from the DFPS investigation, it was determined a parent was not notified of a situation that placed their child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
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 evidence from a DFPS investigation, it was determined a child was able to get away from his caregiver and was in an unopened and unfenced area.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
746.701(5) - Licensing Incident/Illness Report Form - Situations Placing Children at Risk
“Based on the evidence from a DFPS investigation, it was determined the operation did not have an incident report for an incident that placed a child at risk.”
The state verified the correction on Jul 9, 2026
Sep 11, 2025Inspection2 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current fire inspection report. The last fire inspection report was completed on 4/22/2024.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 1, 2025
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“There were 5 caregivers with CPR/First Aid certifications that were observed to have expired.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 8, 2025
- Dec 19, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 17, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 11, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Dec 6, 2024VisitNo rules cited
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Nov 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“There was 1 child in care with a documented food allergy and the there was not a food allergy plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 7, 2025
746.611(b) - Health Statement on File within 1 Week of Admission
“There was 1 child's files reviewed that did not have health statements on file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 26, 2024
- Feb 6, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 2, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 30, 2024Visit1 rule cited
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“There was sufficient evidence found during the investigation to show that one caregiver used prohibited punishment by tying a child's hands together and over their head.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 6, 2024
Feb 9, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.3301(b) - Nutrition and Food Service - Follow Meal Patterns
“The menus for breakfast and snack time were observed to not follow the meal patterns of United Standards Department of Agriculture due to being high in sugar.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 15, 2023
- Jul 1, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- May 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Apr 8, 2022Inspection3 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a current inspection on file. The last fire inspection on file was in 2020.”
The state verified the correction on May 9, 2022
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
“A caregiver did not have in person CPR training as required per standards.”
The state verified the correction on May 16, 2022
746.5311(a) - Smoke-Detection System
“The smoke detection system had not been inspected since 6/18/2020.”
The state verified the correction on Apr 29, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Dreamers Academy
Is Little Dreamers Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued September 14, 2018.
When was Little Dreamers Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 9, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 14 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Dreamers Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 13 rules across 5 of 14 visits in the last 3 years; 13 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 Dreamers Academy care for?
39, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Dreamers Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Dreamers Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Dreamers Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 836-5200 to ask.
What is Little Dreamers Academy's phone number?
(254) 836-5200.
Where is Little Dreamers Academy?
12693 China Spring Rd, China Spring, TX 76633. The nearest other daycare we list is Little Leprechaun Academy, 0.7 miles away.