Melissa Carter
Hillsboro, TX 76645 · infants to preschool · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
Little Learners Children's Academy
- licensed capacity
- 43
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $134
- year first permitted
- 2024
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About
About Little Learners Children's Academy
Little Learners Children's Academy is a licensed child care center in Hillsboro, Texas. The state has permitted it since April 5, 2024, for up to 43 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It describes a Play-based approach, with full-time care, infant care, pre-k and preschool.
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation made 17 visits in the last 3 years and cited 6 rules across 4 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsPreschool / pre-KSchool-ageCameras for parentsSecure entryAccepts 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 and staff-to-child ratio.
- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM
- Licensed capacity
- 43 children
Hours
Hours
| MondayToday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| Sunday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Programs | Full-time care, infant care, pre-k, preschool and toddler care |
| Approach | Play-based |
| Curriculum | Frog Street Curriculum |
| Staff | Trained in the latest child development practices |
| Safety | Locked, coded entrance, Cameras / live video for parents (full camera system monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces) |
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Assistance it accepts | Subsidy-Friendly & Accessible |
| Parent updates | Parent app (Brightwheel) |
| Licensed capacity | 43 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
Little Learners Children's Academy has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Hill 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 Learners Children's Academy
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Full Permit
- Capacity
- 43 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Permit issued
- 2024
- License number
- #1787973
Summary
17 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jul 1, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 4 of 17 visits · 6 rules in all · 6 corrected
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Safe sleep 1
- Supervision and ratios 1
- Safety and hazards 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 1, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 17, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
- Jun 9, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Jun 8, 2026Visit2 rules cited
746.2807 - Employees Discipline Own Children
“Based on video footage it was determined a caregiver inappropriately discipline their own child while the child was in care at the operation.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
746.2805 - Prohibited Punishments - No Harsh, Cruel or Unusual
“A caregiver was observed on video placing a child roughly down on their nap mat.”
The state verified the correction on Jun 17, 2026
- Feb 18, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 11, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
746.2207(c)(4) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times
“A child in care was observed uses their tablet during naptime.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
746.1605(1) - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
“A 15 month old infant was observed in a classroom with a child in care that had an 18 month age gap. The other child was 4 years old. The infant was placed back into the Infant Classroom during the inspection.”
The state verified the correction on Feb 18, 2026
- Feb 9, 2026VisitNo rules cited
Dec 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
“The operation last documented and completed a fire drill in October of 2025. A fire drill was completed during the inspection to bring the deficiency into compliance.”
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 11, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
- Dec 3, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 8 earlier visits
- Dec 2, 2024VisitNo rules cited
- Jul 18, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Mar 1, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 7, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 6, 2024Complaint investigation1 rule cited
746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
“It was determined a child in care wet their pants and the operation did not call the parent immediately to notify them that the child needed a change of clothes.”
The state verified the correction on Mar 1, 2024
- Dec 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
- Nov 10, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
Oct 25, 2023Inspection4 rules cited
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
“The operation did not have a fire inspection report for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 3, 2023
746.2405(1) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Adult-sized Chair
“The operation did not have a rocking chair for 1 of the infant rooms.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
“The operation did not have any mattresses, cribs or cots set up or ready for review.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
“In several classroom there were tools (saw, screwdrivers, screws,etc), paint, accessible to children. In several classrooms there were building materials and the baseboards were not along the walls of the room. In the outdoor area, a shovel, a bucket of water, and tools were observed.”
The state verified the correction on Nov 10, 2023
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FAQ
Questions about Little Learners Children's Academy
Is Little Learners Children's Academy licensed?
Yes. Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists it as licensed and operating, with a permit issued April 5, 2024.
When was Little Learners Children's Academy last inspected?
Texas Health and Human Services, Child Care Regulation lists the most recent visit on July 1, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 17 visits in the last 3 years.
Has Little Learners Children's Academy had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 6 rules across 4 of 17 visits in the last 3 years; 6 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 Learners Children's Academy care for?
43, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does Little Learners Children's Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are Little Learners Children's Academy's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 5:30 PM. These are the hours on the state record. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does Little Learners Children's Academy cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (254) 479-2226 to ask.
What is Little Learners Children's Academy's phone number?
(254) 479-2226.
Where is Little Learners Children's Academy?
219 E Elm St, Hillsboro, TX 76645. The nearest other daycare we list is Juanita Villarreal, 0.1 miles away.