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Little Einstein's Academy

2902 Cottonwood Ln, Temple, TX 76502 · Bell County
Accepts child care subsidies

Little Einstein's Academy is a licensed child care center in Temple, TX, licensed for up to 112 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2017. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 9 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 0 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (3 of 8). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 62% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #17 of 30 centers in Temple and better than 42% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 42%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
Tied for #17 of 30 centers in Temple
0High risk
5Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 9 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jun 3, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jun 3, 2026 · Inspection · no citationFeb 20, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMar 12, 2025 · Inspection · no citationMay 28, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 11, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundOct 3, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 30, 2022 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 2, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety3
Training & qualifications1
Sleep safety1
Other standards1
Food & feeding1
Health & medication1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighFeb 20, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Walls and garbage accessible to children must be clean and in good repair. This was corrected during the inspection when the walls were cleaned and covered and the garbage cans were wiped clean.
Corrected during the visit
MediumFeb 20, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Supplies Not Expired §746.4003(b)
The first aid kit had expired medication in it. This was corrected during the inspection when the medication was removed and discarded.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighApr 11, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Children were observed playing on outdoor equipment that had multiple broken parts or missing pieces with exposed rough edges.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024
Medium HighMay 12, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Requirements for Feeding Infants - No Walking or Sleeping with Bottle or Cup §746.2419(7)
Observed an infant sleeping in a crib next to a bottle of milk. This was corrected when the bottle was removed.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMay 12, 2023InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
Observed children ages 18 months -2 years old using the television to watch tv. This was corrected when the television was turned to a black screen and music and the caregiver was spoken to about not allowing children under two years old to have any screen time.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighOct 3, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Other Use of Handwashing Sink §746.2419(8)
During a walk-through of the childcare facility, a caregiver was observed rinsing an infant's bottle in the hand-washing sink. A discussion was held regarding cross-contamination and sanitary ways to rinse infant bottles, bringing the facility into compliance. Feeding utensils that included bowls and spoons were observed sitting in the hand washing sink. The feeding utensils were immediately removed when addressed, bringing the facility into compliance.
Corrected during the visit
MediumJun 20, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Health Statement §746.603(a)(3)
A child enrolled in care since March of 2021 did not have a physician's health statement on file for review.
Correction verified Jul 5, 2022
Medium HighJun 20, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
Rugs in several classrooms were observed to be stained and in need of cleaning.
Correction verified Aug 2, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity112 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 27, 2017
DirectorBrooke Taylor
Phone2545310122
State operation #1653992

Common questions

Does Little Einstein's Academy take infants?

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

What are Little Einstein's Academy’s hours?

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

Does Little Einstein's Academy accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

Has Little Einstein's Academy had any serious violations?

No high-risk citations since 2021. It has 8 lower-risk citations, listed above.

How does Little Einstein's Academy compare with other daycares in Temple?

It is tied for #17 of 30 centers in Temple by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 42% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Einstein's Academy last inspected?

Jun 3, 2026. No violations were found during that visit.

Other centers near 76502

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 1653992 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.