Little Maverick Child Care Center
Little Maverick Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Eastland, TX, licensed for up to 27 children and serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times. Inspectors recorded 22 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for records & paperwork (5 of 22). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 18% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #4 of 4 centers in Eastland County and better than 3% of licensed centers statewide.
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An unlocked cabinet in the shared restroom that is accessible to children in care contained cleaning supplies. This was corrected at inspection when the cabinet was locked bringing the operation into compliance.
2 caregivers at the operation did not have valid CPR.
Sign in and out sheets for the operation had been recorded for the week of 2/24/2025. This was corrected at inspection when the operation filled out sign in sheets for the week bringing the operation into compliance.
The operation has not validated their employee list since 8/29/2024.
The changing table observed had a dead roach with roach droppings on the surface. This was corrected at inspection when the operation sanitized the changing table bringing the operation into compliance.
An allergy plan for a child that has a diagnosed food allergy to corn was not signed by the parent.
The operation did not have a daily schedule or acitivity plan posted.
Cots for 6 children were not labeled. This was corrected at inspection when the operation labeled the cots bringing the operation into compliance.
One employee file out of four audited did not have a GED/High School Diploma, photo ID/driver's license, or background check eligibility letter.
Two former employees were not inactivated.
4 personnel files were audited. 4 personnel files were missing the date of hire. 1 personnel file was missing proof of background check eligibility or submission. 4 files were missing an employee acknowledgment of the operation policies and procedures. 4 files were missing proof of orientation. 4 files were missing a copy of either a photo ID or driver's license. 4 files were missing a copy of high school diploma/GED. 4 files were missing a notarized affidavit required by HHS.
The operation did not have a director's certificate available for review. The director stated she did not have one.
The operational policies and procedures were audited during the inspection. The operation was missing policies for applying insect repellent/sunscreen, gang free zone, emergency preparedness plan, making accommodations for children with special needs, and employee vaccinations.
A governing body member was not added as a controlling person within 2 days.
A bathroom utilized by children in care presented with an odor of urine. The bathroom utilized by children in care was not clean.
Infants in care were observed eating lunch in their highchairs. They were not secured with safety straps. This was corrected during the inspection.
The last fire alarm system inspection documented was for 5/3/22. A current fire alarm system was not available for CCR to review.
The liability insurance date listed in the provider portal expired in 2021.
5 children records were audited. 3 of the 5 did not have current immunization records or a current affidavit of exemption.
Training files observed were lacking required training in required topics. Furthermore, one caregiver's file was not available for review.
A caregiver in the toddler classroom was present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the their eligibility. This was corrected at inspection when the caregiver left the operation.
CPR certifications that were observed were taken online and do not meet the requirements of minimum standards.
About this center
Common questions
Does Little Maverick Child Care Center take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
What are Little Maverick Child Care Center’s hours?
7:15 AM to 4:15 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Little Maverick Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Not according to its state licensing record. Ask the center directly, since participation can change.
How much does Little Maverick Child Care Center cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Maverick Child Care Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the West Central Texas area, which includes Eastland, is $30.80 a day for infants, $29.60 a day for toddlers and $28.60 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Little Maverick Child Care Center had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on May 2, 2024: “Controlling Person - Submit Controlling Person Form to Licensing within two days after a person becomes a controlling person. See TAC 745.901.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Little Maverick Child Care Center compare with other daycares in Eastland County?
It is #4 of 4 centers in Eastland County by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 3% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Little Maverick Child Care Center last inspected?
Jan 22, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.
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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 948847 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.