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Katy, TX 77494 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Hands Learning Center
- licensed capacity
- 140
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $185
- year first permitted
- 2020
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About
About Little Hands Learning Center
Little Hands Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Katy, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 27, 2020, for up to 140 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. It describes its programs: after-school care, before-school care, infant care and pre-k.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 4 visits in the last 3 years and cited 7 rules across 2 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KBefore- and after-schoolSummer campCameras for parentsAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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Ask when you call: rates, current openings, staff-to-child ratio and teacher qualifications.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 140 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license. It lists: From six weeks to twelve years old |
|---|---|
| Programs | After-school care, before-school care, infant care, pre-k, preschool, summer camp and toddler care |
| Curriculum | Frog Street Curriculum |
| Safety | Cameras / live video for parents (WatchMeGrow live streaming of classroom), Outdoor playground |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Kids Reports) |
| Licensed capacity | 140 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Hands Learning Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Harris County has a median price of $185 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$185
Home daycare$164
Toddler
Center$172
Home daycare$155
Preschool
Center$167
Home daycare$153
School age
Center$156
Home daycare$144
State record
Inspection reports for Little Hands Learning Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 140 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2020
- License number
- #1694966
Summary
4 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Dec 29, 2025: no rules cited
Rules cited on 2 of 4 visits · 7 rules in all · 7 corrected
- Health, medication and illness 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Records and paperwork 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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- Dec 29, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 17, 2025Inspection4 rules cited
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“The required annual training on the following topics were not available for review on 2 caregivers. The required training topics are 3. administering medication 4.preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction and 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 30, 2025
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The required annual training on the following topics were not available for reveiw for the director; 6. handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“One child's record lacked the updated immunization record for the child's age.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“Two children's records indicated by the parent their child had a food allergy. Ther was no emergency care plan on file.”
The state verified the correction on Dec 23, 2025
- Dec 19, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 5, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Three staff did not have proof of education in the file for review.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 24, 2024
746.605(12) - Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
“One child enrolled in care did not have authorization for emergency medical care and consent to transport.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 9, 2024
746.611(a)(1) - Required Health Statement - Written, dated within past year, indicates child is physically able to participate in operation's child-care program
“Two children enrolled in care did not have the required physician health statement.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 10, 2024
- Oct 4, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Sep 18, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Aug 22, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 5, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“In the schoolers classroom, 2 out of 12 children were observed sleeping, 5 were observed on electronic devices and the other children were observed watching a movie during naptime/rest time.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Multiple children were observed engaged in screen time during nap/rest time. Some children were watching television, some were on tablets and one child was observed on a cell phone device.”
Corrected during the visit
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
“Two caregivers were observed laying down in the dark during naptime and not supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2023
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver failed to demonstrate the use of good judgment when she threatened to call law enforcement on a small child who would not listen.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2023
Jul 5, 2023Complaint investigation4 rules cited
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“In the schoolers classroom, 2 out of 12 children were observed sleeping, 5 were observed on electronic devices and the other children were observed watching a movie during naptime/rest time.”
Corrected during the visit
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“Multiple children were observed engaged in screen time during nap/rest time. Some children were watching television, some were on tablets and one child was observed on a cell phone device.”
Corrected during the visit
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
“Two caregivers were observed laying down in the dark during naptime and not supervising children.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2023
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“A caregiver failed to demonstrate the use of good judgment when she threatened to call law enforcement on a small child who would not listen.”
The state verified the correction on Aug 22, 2023
- Mar 20, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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Jan 6, 2023Inspection3 rules cited
746.3805(b)(1) - Administering Medication - Original Container with Child's Name, Date
“Medication for a child in care was not in the original container labeled with the child s full name and the date it was brought into the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
“The food allergy emergency plan form was not signed and dated by the parent.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“The operation did not have medical treatment authorization forms for each child in being transported.”
The state verified the correction on Jan 13, 2023
- Sep 16, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
- Jul 20, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 13, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
“Based on the preponderance of evidence there is sufficient evidence to prove that supervision of a child in care was not being adequately maintained. The child has been observed by staff and parent(s) outside of the classroom (roaming the building) without adult supervision.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 16, 2022
- May 24, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
May 12, 2022Inspection1 rule cited
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
“An 11 month old infant was observed sleeping on the boucer during the investigation inspection walkthough. The infant was removed from the bouncer and was placed in the crib for napping”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
May 9, 2022Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers- Supervision of Children
“Based on the information obtained from the investigation, it was confirmed that children were left unsupervised when a caregiver had to leave their classroom to retrieve a child from running outside of the classroom.”
The state verified the correction on May 24, 2022
- Feb 7, 2022InspectionNo rules cited
Jan 21, 2022Inspection10 rules cited
746.2428 - No Swaddling of Infant Unless Completed Sleep Exception Form on File
“A 3 month old infant was swaddled in a crib while sleeping. The swaddle was removed at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
746.5617(a)(2) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information
“Emergency medical authorization information was not located in the vehicle used to transport children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
746.1301(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR
“Two caregivers supervising infants at the time of inspection did not have CPR/First aid training. A caregiver supervising infants did not have current CPR or First Aid training. The certification expired in May of 2021.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2022
746.3501(6) - Diaper Changing Steps-Supplies Kept Out of Child's Reach
“A restroom used by children in care had diaper changing supplies (Caldesene Baby poweder, Honest soothing bottom wash, 2 Boogie Bottom Diaper Rash Spray) that were within reach of children.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
746.1329(d) - Employee record: Signed and Dated Statement for Orientation/Pre-Service training by trainer and employee
“An employee hired on or around July 2019 did not have a signed/dated proof of orientation and preservice at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
746.1003(1) - Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance
“The director failed to ensure that training requirements and safe sleep practices were being met at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
746.2401(6) - Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers
“An infant was observed sleeping with a pacifier attachment with a clip that was attached to the infant. This was removed at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
“An infant caregiver did not have annual training in the following topics: Understanding and using safe sleep practices and preventing sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and Understanding early childhood brain development.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2022
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
“A group of children under the age of 2 years old were observed watching Baby Shark at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 7, 2022
746.1301(6)(A) - Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training
“The director had completed 15 hours of 30 hours of annual training (August 2020-August 2021) at the time of inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 3, 2022
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FAQ
Questions about Little Hands Learning Center
Is Little Hands Learning Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 27, 2020.
When was Little Hands Learning Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on December 29, 2025, with no rules cited. It lists 4 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Hands Learning Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 7 rules across 2 of 4 visits in the last 3 years; 7 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 Hands Learning Center care for?
140, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Hands Learning Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Hands Learning Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Hands Learning Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (281) 394-3443 to ask.
What is Little Hands Learning Center's phone number?
(281) 394-3443.
Where is Little Hands Learning Center?
1602 Avenue D Ste 800, Katy, TX 77493. The nearest other daycare we list is YMCA Afterschool @ Aristoi Charter Elementary, 0.2 miles away.