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Little America Daycare

933 Ranch Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76131 · Tarrant County
Accepts child care subsidies

Little America Daycare is a licensed child care center in Fort Worth, TX, licensed for up to 110 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2014. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 21 times and investigated 7 reports. Inspectors recorded 36 citations, 11 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (7 of 36). None of them came in the last 12 months. Its last 3 inspections found no violations. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #198 of 216 centers in Fort Worth and better than 9% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 9%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
Tied for #198 of 216 centers in Fort Worth
11High risk
16Medium High risk
9Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
36 citations from 21 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 0 in the last 12 months · last inspected Feb 24, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Feb 24, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMar 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationFeb 28, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMar 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 5, 2023 · Inspection · no citationNov 8, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 31, 2023 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 21, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJun 20, 2023 · Report/investigation · citation foundMay 22, 2023 · Inspection · no citationMay 9, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundDec 14, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 31, 2022 · Inspection · no citationOct 27, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationSep 29, 2022 · Inspection · no citationSep 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 2, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 1, 2022 · Report/investigation · citation foundJul 8, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJul 6, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 1, 2022 · Inspection · no citationNov 23, 2021 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios7
Training & qualifications6
Health & medication4
Records & paperwork4
Supervision4
Other standards3
Building & playground safety3
Food & feeding2
Transportation2
Caregiver conduct1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighFeb 28, 2025Found during an investigationFood & feeding
Infant Daily Report - Times and Amount of Food §746.2431(2)
The amount of food ate by the child was not communicated with parents.
Correction verified Apr 7, 2025
MediumApr 16, 2024InspectionOther standards
Written Activity Plans §746.2203(a)
The operation did not have any written activity plans for licensing to review.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
Medium HighApr 16, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Safety - Televisions Anchored to Prevent Tip Over §746.3701(10)
The Television in PreK 4 classroom was not secured or anchored to a wall.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
MediumApr 16, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Two of the infants feeding forms were not updated in the last 30 days.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
MediumApr 16, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Providing & Applying Insect Repellant and Sunscreen §746.501(a)(19)
The operational policies did not have a procedure for applying insect repellent or sunscreen.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
MediumApr 16, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
The operation did not have the transportation drivers personnel file on record for licensing to review.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
MediumApr 16, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Cleaned and Sanitized Between Each Use §746.2505(4)(B)
The caregivers were not sanitizing cups and bottles in between use. The cups and bottles are washed in the classroom but are not sanitized.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
HighApr 16, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information §746.5617(a)(2)
The operation did not have emergency medical transport nor treatment authorization form for one child being transported on the bus.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
Medium HighApr 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
The safety straps on infant feeding table were not buckled while in use by children.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
Medium HighApr 16, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Employee Handwashing After Diapering a Child §746.3415(4)
The caregivers did not wash the children's hands after changing their diaper. This occurred in multiple classrooms.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
Medium HighApr 16, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training §746.1301(a)(5)(A)
The annual training was not complete for the 3 of the 10 caregiver files reviewed.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
HighApr 16, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Safe Sleep for Infants 12 Months and Younger §746.501(a)(9)
The operational policies did not contain a safe sleep policy.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
HighApr 16, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children §746.5617(a)(1)
There is no list of children being transported on the vehicle used for transportation.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
MediumApr 16, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records Maintained §746.603(a)
6 of the 10 children's records that were evaluated by licensing were not completed nor maintained.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
MediumApr 16, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operations policies did not contain a promotion of or a time frame for indoor and outdoor physical activities.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
HighApr 16, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization §746.605(12)
1 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have the medical emergency consent documented.
Correction verified Apr 17, 2024
HighApr 16, 2024InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The bus used for transportation did not have a fire extinguisher.
Correction verified May 2, 2024
Medium HighApr 16, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training - Caring for children under 24 months §746.1311(d)
The director did not have the required annual training hours for SIDS and shaken baby syndrome.
Correction verified Apr 19, 2024
HighOct 27, 2023Found during an investigationSupervision
Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity §746.1205(a)(4)
A caregiver did not have physical proximity to children while they were in the restroom, as a result it was an inappropriate interaction between children.
Correction verified Nov 9, 2023
Medium HighJun 21, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Combining Ages With 12 or Fewer Children §746.1703
In a group of children the youngest child was 14 months old and the older child was 36 months, the children were 22 months apart.
Correction verified Jul 6, 2023
Medium HighJun 21, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
It was observed the two toddler groups out of ratio. It was observed 13 children ages of 2 years old to 3 years old with one caregiver. It was observed 14 children ages of 14 months to 3 years old with one caregiver.
Correction verified Jul 6, 2023
Medium HighJun 20, 2023Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Opening and Closing with 12 or Fewer Children §746.1709
It was found the toddlers room to be over ratio when the operation adjusts ratios when combining children under 17 months old with children over 18 months old.
Correction verified Jul 6, 2023
HighMay 9, 2023InspectionOther standards
Activities for Infants - Not in Restrictive Device for more than 15 Minutes §746.2417(2)(B)
Infants were observed sitting on a swing for more than 15 minutes.
Correction verified May 22, 2023
Medium HighMay 9, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Enough Available to Prevent Competition §746.2505(2)
Shelves were observed empty during the inspection, toys and supplies were not available to the children. The toys and supplies were inside locked cabinets.
Correction verified May 22, 2023
Medium HighSep 16, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages §746.1203(3)
Caregivers unable to provide information of the children under their care. A caregiver was unable to tell names and age of the children. The infant teacher provide a number of children under her care, when counted again the caregiver it was an extra child in her room that put the caregiver out of ratio, Follow up 9/16/2022: Caregivers did not know the number of children and age of the children they were responsible.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2022
Medium HighSep 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - Used According to Manufacturer's Instructions §746.4601(2)
Children were observed playing with balls while walking up and down the slides.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2022
MediumSep 16, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Electronic Records- Accessible to Caregivers §746.805(2)
Caregivers did not have accessible, electronic or paper information about the children they were responsible.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2022
HighSep 16, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Director did report and incident that involved a parent concern regarding mistreatment of a child. Follow Up 9/16/2022: Director understood the importance of reporting incident that placed a child at risk, however during the follow up inspection all deficiencies were not back in compliance.
Correction verified Sep 29, 2022
Medium HighSep 2, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know Children's Names and Ages §746.1203(3)
Caregivers unable to provide information of the children under their care. A caregiver was unable to tell names and age of the children. The infant teacher provide a numer of children under her care, when counted again the caregiver it was an extra child in her room that put the caregiver out of ratio,
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
Medium HighSep 2, 2022InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Children in Control §746.1203(5)
Children were observed out control, children were runnig aorund, not listening to the teacher in charge and caregiver was contantly raising her voice.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
Medium HighSep 2, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
It was observed five infants under the age 14mo with one caregiver.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
HighSep 2, 2022InspectionOther standards
Infant Care Area - Able to See, Hear and Intervene §746.2403(1)
It was observed three bouncers in front of infant playpen while the infant was not asleep, the caregiver was not able to see the infant.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
Medium HighSep 1, 2022Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Discipline - Appropriate to Child's Level of Understanding §746.2803(2)
A child was not discipline according to the understanding level of the child, a child expressed that he was pulled by his clothes by a caregiver.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
HighSep 1, 2022Found during an investigationTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
Director did report and incident that involved a parent concern regarding mistreatment of a child.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
HighSep 1, 2022Found during an investigationRecords & paperwork
Report Situation Placing Children at Risk §746.305(a)(6)
The operation failed to report an incident that involved concerns about a child mistreatment.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2022
MediumJun 1, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Annual Training 30 Hours Required §746.1311(a)
Director did not complete 30 hours of annual trainings.
Correction verified Jun 15, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity110 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJul 23, 2014
DirectorLaurie Hunt
Phone8173065633
State operation #1531361

Common questions

Does Little America Daycare take infants?

Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.

What are Little America Daycare’s hours?

6:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little America Daycare accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little America Daycare cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little America Daycare for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Tarrant County area, which includes Fort Worth, is $45.60 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little America Daycare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 11 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Apr 16, 2024: “Required Equipment in Vehicles - Emergency Medical Information.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little America Daycare compare with other daycares in Fort Worth?

It is tied for #198 of 216 centers in Fort Worth by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 9% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little America Daycare last inspected?

Feb 24, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Licensed centers nearby

Citations are quoted from Texas HHS inspection records. Many are corrected the same day, and a citation is a finding about one rule, not a judgment about a center overall.

To see the official record, search operation 1531361 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.