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Beaumont, TX 77713 · toddlers to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Hawks Early Childhood Center
- licensed capacity
- 122
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $135
- year first permitted
- 2013
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About
About Little Hawks Early Childhood Center
Little Hawks Early Childhood Center is a licensed child care center in Sour Lake, Texas. The state has permitted it since January 17, 2013, for up to 122 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 3 visits in the last 3 years and cited 15 rules across 3 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidyOpens before 7 AM
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
- 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 122 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | 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 | 122 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Hawks Early Childhood Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hardin County has a median price of $135 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$135
Home daycare$124
Toddler
Center$128
Home daycare$119
Preschool
Center$125
Home daycare$118
School age
Center$120
Home daycare$113
State record
Inspection reports for Little Hawks Early Childhood Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 122 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2013
- License number
- #1507754
Summary
3 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Sep 8, 2026: 11 rules cited
Rules cited on 3 of 3 visits · 15 rules in all · 15 corrected
- Records and paperwork 8
- Transportation 3
- Staff training and qualifications 2
- Safety and hazards 1
- 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 8, 2026Inspection11 rules cited
746.901(4) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2985)
“Four out of ten staff members were 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 Sep 18, 2026
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“The wooden boarder on the outdoor play area was raised presenting a possible tripping hazard.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The parent handbook did not include information about the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity including the benefits of physical activity and outdoor play, the type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in, each setting in which your physical activity program will take place; criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play, and A plan to ensure physical activity occurs on days when extreme weather conditions prohibit or limit outdoor play.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026
746.901(2) - Required Personnel Records- Meets Requirements
“Five out of ten staff files were missing documentation showing how the employee meets the minimum age and education qualifications.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.501(a)(14) - Written Operational Policies - Transportation
“Information regarding transportation procedures was not observed to be in the parent handbook.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
“One out of nine staff were missing training for emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administrering medication. Thw out of nine staff were missing training for preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 21, 2026
746.501(a)(16) - Written Operational Policies - Field Trips
“Information regarding field trip procedures were not included in the parent handbook.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 15, 2026
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912)
“Six out of ten staff files were missing a Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations (Form 2912).”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.901(9) - Required Personnel Records - Photo Identification
“Three out of ten staff files were missing a copy of a photo identification.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
“The director was missing training for emergency preparedness, preventing and controlling the spread of communicable diseases, administrering medication, preventing and responding to emergencies due to food or an allergic reaction, understanding building and physical premises safety, and handling, storing, and disposing of hazardous materials.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
746.501(a)(20) - Written Operational Policies - Parent Rights
“Parent rights were not observed in the parent handbook.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2026
Sep 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
“The operation uses two vehicles for transportation. One vehicle had all the required information for both vehicles. Each vehicle should have information for the children that they are transporting.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Five children's admission files were lacking current immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 11, 2025
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
“The fire extinguishers in the operation's vehicles were not mounted.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 18, 2025
Sep 17, 2024Inspection1 rule cited
746.501(a)(30) - Written Operational Policies - Support inclusive services
“The operational policies were lacking information related to the support of inclusive services.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 19, 2024
Sep 26, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
“Two children's enrollment information was lacking current immunization records.”
The state verified the correction on Sep 28, 2023
- Aug 12, 2023VisitNo rules cited
Oct 5, 2022Inspection2 rules cited
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
“One infant feeding schedule has not been updated within the past 30 days.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
746.501(a)(18) - Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
“The operational policies were lacking information related to the promotion of physical activities.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 6, 2022
Oct 12, 2021Inspection1 rule cited
746.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement
“One child's record was lacking a preschool health statement signed by a health professional.”
The state verified the correction on Oct 14, 2021
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FAQ
Questions about Little Hawks Early Childhood Center
Is Little Hawks Early Childhood Center licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued January 17, 2013.
When was Little Hawks Early Childhood Center last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on September 8, 2026, with 11 rules cited. It lists 3 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Hawks Early Childhood Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 15 rules across 3 of 3 visits in the last 3 years; 15 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 Hawks Early Childhood Center care for?
122, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Hawks Early Childhood Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Hawks Early Childhood Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Hawks Early Childhood Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (409) 287-2005 to ask.
What is Little Hawks Early Childhood Center's phone number?
(409) 287-2005.
Where is Little Hawks Early Childhood Center?
17694 Hwy 105, Sour Lake, TX 77659.