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Little Lads and Ladies Learning Center

375 County Road 2104, Daingerfield, TX 75638 · Morris County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 months

Little Lads and Ladies Learning Center is a licensed child care center in Daingerfield, TX, licensed for up to 75 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2025. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 13 times and investigated 1 report. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 5 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (5 of 25). 5 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #3 of 3 centers in Morris County and better than 7% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 7%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#3 of 3 centers in Morris County
5High risk
12Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
25 citations from 13 inspections and 1 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 5 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 6, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 17, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJun 9, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 22, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJul 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 17, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJul 9, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 5, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationApr 7, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 4, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 24, 2025 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Records & paperwork5
Building & playground safety5
Other standards3
Staff ratios3
Health & medication3
Training & qualifications3
Supervision2
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

MediumAug 6, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
Four of eight staff files were found incomplete with all required information for reveiw. A list was left with staff and missing information.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2026
Medium HighAug 6, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment §746.3407
It was observed during the walkthrough there were ceiling tiles in several of the classrooms that were damaged, air vents were covered in dust and lysol spray was in the reach of children.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2026
HighJun 9, 2026InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
It was observed in the infant classroom that ten of ten cribs present had loose fitted sheets on the mattresses.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
MediumJun 9, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
It was observed in one of four classroom was using screentime during naptime/resttime.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2026
HighJan 22, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The last fire inspection conducted was 1/6/2025.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2026
Medium HighJul 17, 2025InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
In one classroom a caregiver was relieving another staff member for a break and did not have documentation in the classroom showing each child in the classroom's age.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2025
Medium HighJul 9, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employee Required §746.1613(a)(4)
In one classroom the operation reduced the ratio during nap time, There were 27 children in the room with a specified age of 3 years being supervised by one caregiver. There was not another individual present in the building who was not supervising children.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
HighJul 9, 2025InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
A 10 month old was observed wearing a teething necklace. This was corrected at inspection as staff removed the necklace from the infant.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
Medium HighJul 9, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Medication Records §746.801(7)
The operation did not have medication logs available for review. In one classroom for two children, observed a staff member has documented the name of the medication and the time given on an infant daily report which is sent home to the parent.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
Medium HighJul 9, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Medication Records - Name of Child §746.3805(c)(1)
Two medications in one classroom did not have the complete name of the child in which the medication belonged to. This was corrected at inspection as staff wrote the name of the children on the medication. In another room not used by children where medication is kept there was one medication that was not labeled with the child's name for whom the medication is for. All three medications did not have the date the medication was brought to the operation.
Correction verified Jul 17, 2025
Medium HighApr 7, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
One employees record lacked documentation of completion of 8 hours pre-service training before being counted in the child/caregiver ratio.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2025
MediumApr 7, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
A sampling of children records were evaluated. Four children records lacked the child's date of admission. Two children records lacked the address of the children's designated contact. One child's record lacked the phone number of the school the child attends. Two children's immunization record was observed incomplete. One child's record lacked the phone number and address of their doctor. One child's record lacked documentation of emergency care authorization.
Correction verified May 9, 2025
MediumApr 7, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors §746.801(10)
The operation did not have documentation of fire drills conducted nor documentation of fire extinquisher checks conducted on file for review by Child Care Regulation.
Correction verified Apr 18, 2025
Medium HighApr 7, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
In one classroom there were 14 children, ages 12 months to 38 months old with two caregivers. You may combine infants with older children as long as the oldest child in the group is not more than 18 months older than the youngest child.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025
MediumApr 7, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records §746.901
One staff members record lacked documentation of their date of hire, documentation of their education qualification, employee statement regarding center and personnel policies, an orientation statement regarding abuse/neglect training, a notarized affidavit, and a completed Form 2912, Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations. Three other employees personnel record lacked a completed Form 2912, Pre-Employment Affidavit for Applicants for Employment at Certain Child Care Operations.
Correction verified Apr 23, 2025
Medium HighApr 7, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Additional Employees Required §746.1613(a)(5)
At inspection there were two classrooms of children napping. Two caregiver were supervising 12 children, ages 14 months to 3 years (38 months) and in another room one caregiver was supervising 29 children, ages 2 years to 5 years. There were no additional staff in the building.
Correction verified Apr 16, 2025
Medium HighJan 24, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
One caregiver lacked documentation of completion of first aid training.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2025
Medium HighJan 24, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pre-Service Training §746.1301(a)(2)(A)
The caregiver lacked documentation of completion of 24 hours pre-service training.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2025
MediumJan 24, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Stationary Equipment §746.4803
The use zone is not being met around the musical play equipment on the older children's playground.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2025
Medium HighJan 24, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Diaper Changing Equipment - No Play or Eating Surfaces Used §746.3503(b)
In the infant/toddler room the caregiver diapers children in the floor of the classroom on a changing mat.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2025
MediumJan 24, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Children's Records - Admission Information §746.603(a)(2)
A sampling of children records were evaluated. One child's record lacked their admission date. Two children's records lacked the address of their designated contact.Two children's records lacked a health statement. Two children's immunization records were observed incomplete. One child's lacked documentation of a hearing and vision screening.
Correction verified Feb 11, 2025
Medium HighJan 24, 2025InspectionOther standards
Emergency Preparedness Plan-Continuity of Care Until Children Released §746.5202(4)
The Emergency Preparedness Plan was evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: 1) How your staff will continue to care for the children until each child has been released; and 2) How you will reunify the children with their parents as the evacuation, relocation, or sheltering/lock-down is lifted.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2025
HighJan 24, 2025InspectionSupervision
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)
Three children left their classroom and were found in a empty classroom during inspection.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2025
MediumJan 24, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Children's Products- Annual Certification §746.4135(b)
The operation had not certified in writing that they reviewed the CPSC recall list and that there were no recalled items in the center. You may view all current and past recalls through the CPSC s Internet website at: www.cpsc.gov.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2025
HighJan 24, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operational policies were evaluated and lacked the following written procedures: 1) procedures for conducting health checks; 2) The benefits of physical activity and outdoor play; 3) The type of physical activity (structured and unstructured) that children may engage in at your operation; 4) The criteria you will use to determine when extreme weather conditions pose a significant health risk that prohibits or limits outdoor play; 5) Two children records evaluated did not have signed documentation of the parents rights.
Correction verified Feb 4, 2025

About this center

Licensed capacity75 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:00 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 12, 2025
DirectorMarkie Foster
Phone9035732970
State operation #1809365

Common questions

Does Little Lads and Ladies Learning Center take infants?

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

What are Little Lads and Ladies Learning Center’s hours?

7 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Little Lads and Ladies Learning Center accept child care subsidies?

Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.

How much does Little Lads and Ladies Learning Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Lads and Ladies Learning Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Northeast Texas area, which includes Daingerfield, is $28.00 a day for infants, $27.00 a day for toddlers and $26.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Lads and Ladies Learning Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 5 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jun 9, 2026: “AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Lads and Ladies Learning Center compare with other daycares in Morris County?

It is #3 of 3 centers in Morris County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 7% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Lads and Ladies Learning Center last inspected?

Aug 21, 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 1809365 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.