Little Me Academy
Little Me Academy is a licensed child care center in Winnie, TX, licensed for up to 19 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2022. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 19 times and investigated 2 reports. Inspectors recorded 97 citations, 20 of them high-risk, most often for training & qualifications (17 of 97). 89 citations came in the last 12 months, including 20 high-risk. 2% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 5 centers in Winnie and in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide.
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The operation continues to be deficient with director annual training hours. The director had 0 out of 30 annual training hours available for review.
The operation continues to be deficient with pediatric CPR training. One caregiver who have access to children and who have been employed for more than two years do not have current pediatric CPR training.
The operation continues to be deficient with pediatric first aid training. One caregiver who have access to children and who have been employed for more than two years do not have current pediatric first aid training.
The operation continues to be deficient with safety drills. The operation did not have current safety documentation for fire drills, fire extinguishers and smoke detector. Note: The last drill was documented on 6/24/2026.
The operation continues to be deficient with caregiver annual training hours. Two caregivers who are accessible to children do not have any of the required annual training hours.
One caregiver who have access to children and who have been employed for more than two years do not have current pediatric first aid training.
One caregiver who have access to children and who have been employed for more than two years do not have current pediatric CPR training.
The director had 0 out of 30 annual training hours available for review.
The director's product certificaiton has been expired for over a year. The last certification was taken on 6/21/22.
The half wall-door to the infant classroom had a sharp piece of piece wood that is accessible to children. The portable infant sink inside the infant classroom is in broken and in need repair.
A child was observed sleeping on the bare floor and not a mat/cot.
Two caregivers did not have proof of education available for review.
The director was observed going to her vehicle and left the children inside the center alone. Note: When I exited the vehicle and entered the building, the director was the only staff person present at that time.
The operation did not have current safety documentation for fire drills, fire extinguishers and smoke detector. Note: The last drill was documented on 6/24/2026.
Children were observed sitting down for lunch and not washing their hands. Note: This was corrected when the director was informed that the children had not washed their hands. The caregivers guided the children to the restroom to wash hands.
Two caregivers who are accessible to children do not have any of the required annual training hours.
The sanitation inspection expired 6/7/2026. NOTE: A new permit was filed and submitted 6/8/26
Upon arrival, 1 child in care was observed on a screen time devices. NOTE: According to the director, the child had recently turned on the device prior to CCR's entry into the facility. NOTE: This was corrected when the child powered off the device and put it away.
The operation continues to be deficient by not having a current pest control treatment. NOTE: Two german roaches were observed to be living and crawling on the front desk and door leading to the infant room.
Lunch served was not observed to follow the USDA Meal Patterns. Children were given milk at the end of lunch.
The sign in and out log was reviewed. Three children present were not observed to be signed in.
The director was observed leaving their group unspervised multiple times to get and prepare lunch items.
Drinking water was not observed to be avialable during lunch time.
2 caregivers recently hired still did not have documentation of pre-employment affidavit
Based on the deficneices cited and recited, the operation is still not in compliance
The sanitation inspection expired 6/7/2026. NOTE: A new permit was filed and submitted 6/8/26
Upon arrival, 3 of the 8 children in care of the director were observed on screen time devices. NOTE: According to the director, the children just started to use them shortly before CCR's arrival. The director stated the children were waiting and preparing for lunch
During the inspection, 2 german roaches were observed to be living and crawing on the front deask and door leading to the infant room.
Upon arrival a 2 yr old was observed watching videos on Youtube
The posted menu was not reflective of the food served. The menu only stated fish sticks and mixed vegetables. Acoording to the directo, children would be served, fish sticks, mixed vegetables, and peaches. Children were observed to be served pears.
Lunch served was not observed to follow the USDA Meal Patterns. Children were served a fish stick, chex mix and some were given wheat things. No fruits or vegetables were served. CHildren who were given milk wree given approximately 2-3 oz of milk. One child was observed to be given Simply lemonade and other was observed drinking Crush soda
A caregiver present and in care of children was not aware of the number of children in their care. When asked the caregiver stated they didn't know and that they were just "a helper"
Nap sacks were not observed to be properly arranged to give space between each nap sack and walking room without havingi to step over children.
A caregiver present and in care of children was not aware of the ages of children in their care. When asked the caregiver stated they didn't know and that they were just "a helper"
The operation was observed to be over capacity during the inspection. There were 21 children were observed to be present. NOTE: 5 children were observed to leave before the end of the inspection.
One child was not observed to have a mat or cot during naptime.
The posted menu was not reflective of the food served. The menu stated smotherd pork chops, mashed potates, green beans, and strawberries. Children were observed to be served fish sticks, and Chex Mix. Some were served wheat thins as well.
During the inspection. a children was observed playing with the plug of a television
The infant caregiver was observed to be overratio. There were 6 children with one caregiver 14-23 months. The specified age group was 12-17 months. The caregiver was overratio by 1.
A caregiver was observed leaving the infant group unspervised to get lunch items from another room. Some children were observed standing in chairs for long perids of time without intervention from the caregivers.
According to the director, children still have not been outside since 5/4 due to rainy weater, damp grounds, and presence of ants. NOTE: Review of available weather reports show no documented rain 5/11-515 or on 5/18. Pest control was not completed until 5/20
The sign in and out log was reviewed. One child was not observed to be signed in. The director was not aware of which child had not been signed in after reviewing the log with CCR.
Based on the deficneices cited and recite, including a deficieny related to capacity, background checks and multiple citations for supervsion, ratio, record keeping, and health practices, The director has failed to ensure the operation operates in compliance
During the inspection, a child was observed playing with a can that was full of garbage. The child was also observed removing the can off the lid.
A caregiver was observed to be present and in care of children without notifiication of eligibilty from the Centralized Background Check Unit (CBCU).
One caregiver present did not have a file avaialbe for review. One did not have a notarized affidavit or pre-empoylement affidavit on file.
Drinking water was not observed to be avialable during lunch time. CHildren were given the option of milk or water. One child was heard requesting more water but was not served
The caregiver and director did not wash their hands prior to serving lunch. CHildren were not made to wash their hands before eating. One child who playing in a garbage can was not observed to be made to wash their hands. A caregiver who arrived to the facilty during naptime did not wash their hands before entering the infant room or interacting with children present.
According to the director, the last time children were outside was 5/4. There was no reported weather 5/5-5/6 that limit outdoor play
Records for all children present were reviewed. 2 did not have an address listed for their emergency contact, and noe did not have a health statement signed by a health care professional.
The director was observed leaving a group of 11 children 2-4 yrs old unspervised mutilple times including going into the kitchen, talking out trash, and completing janitorial task
Only two caregivers (including the director) were present during the inspection. A thrid caregiver was needed to maintain ratio during naptime.
According to the director, ant bed were treated the weekend of 5/2.. Children were last on the playground 5/4
Of the 17 children present. 2 were not signed in and one child signed in was not present in the operation. NOTE: COrrected at inspection. Sign-in/out log was corrected
Several ant beds were observed to be treated with poisonous pesticide. NOTE: According to the director, a family member who is not a licensed or certified pest exterminator treated the ant beds
A log of attendance for all staff including the director is not maintained.
The caregiver present did not have any training available for the 2024-2025 training year.
2 children enrolled at present did not have an immunization record in their file
Infants were observed to be combinded. The youngest in care was 13 months and the oldest was 4yrs old. There was more than 18 months between the youngest and oldest child in the group
An infant was observed to be placed on their stomach when being placed in a crib.
A bottle of Clorox pray was observed to be in reach of a child.
There was not training available for the 2024 -2025 training year for the director.
An open trashbag of soiled diapers was observed sitting in the handwashing sink.
Neither the director nor caregiver were aware of the ages of the children present. The caregiver stated the yougest child was 1yr but could not tell their months. After review of files, it was determinded the youngest in care was 13 months. The director was not aware of the age of another child under 2yrs and did not have information showing thier age. The director provided the wrong date of birth for the child.
The caregiver was not observed washing their hands after changing a child's diaper.
The caregiver failed to wash the hands of an infant after completing a diaper change
3 children in care did not have an enrollment record available for review. One child did not have completed record of enrollment
The handwashing sink in the diaperchanging area was observed to be in need of repair. According to the caregiver, the drain line is broken and the sink is not being used.
There was a noticeable odor of soiled diapers in the operation. A dead roach was observed under the table thaw was recently used to serve lunch. Several ant beds were observed on the play space. NOTE: According to the director, children have not gone ooutside due to the ants
One caregiver was observed supervising 15 children 13m-4yrs old. The specified age group was 2yrs old. The caregiver was over ratio by 3
Only two caregivers (including the director) were present during the inspection. A thrid caregiver was needed to maintain ratio during naptime.
Upon arrival, the TV was observed to be in use during naptime.
Upon arrival. Children unlocked and opened the door for CCR, the caregiver was observed coming from the back area of the building. According to the caregiver, they instructed the children to open the door after the children informed them someone was outside.
Children under the age of two were observed being care for in the same room where a tv was in use
Only 7 of the 15 children present was observed to be signed in. Log for the week provided verify children are not being signed in and out daily as required.
A log of attendance for all staff including the director is not maintained.
Upon arrival. An infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer with a blanket covering them. A second infant was observed sleeping in a high chair. Later during the inspection, a third infant was observed sleeping in a bouncer and covered with a blanket.
Upon arrival, multiple infants were observed to be in sitting in highchairs. According to the staff, they just lunch around 12:30. Children were observed to remain in the high chairs until 1pm.
Upon arrival. Children were observed to be separated into 3 different rooms of the building. The one caregiver present was observed to be going back and forth from the different rooms leaving multiple children unspervised. At one point, the caregiver stepped out to get the director, closing the door behind themselves leaving 15 children alone with CCR
A leak was observed in the ceiling at the operation.
The operation could not provide a current fire inspection report for review.
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2025 data from January 21, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2025 by January 15, 2026, as required.
One child's file reviewed did not contain their immunization records.
Children under the age of two years old were observed watching television.
Several minimum standard violations were observed during the inspection.
There were five children playing in one room at the center and there was not a caregiver present. The caregiver present did not know how many children were present or know all the children's ages.
There was an individual at the center helping care for the children who did not have a backgrounde check.
An eleven month old child was in the same group as a four year old child.
There was one caregiver present at the center with fifteen children ages eleven months to threes years old.
A Review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2024 data from January 22, 2025, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2024 by January 15, 2025, as required.
The Director was lacking 30 training hours for the annual training year 10/22-10/23.
One caregiver was lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The last training completed was 07/2022. This training must be completed annually.
The operational polices were lacking information related to the support of inclusive services.
The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The last training was completed 09/2022.
The Director was lacking current training for children under 24 months of age. The operation has this age of children enrolled and present.
The infant feeding schedules were not updated every 30 days.
Upon arrival, the Director was present with 8 children. The children were ages 0-17 mths (5 present), 18 mths - 3 yrs (1 present), and over 3 yrs (1 present). One caregiver can only have 1 infant by themselves. The operation was 4 children over child caregiver ratio. This was corrected when the second caregiver returned from lunch break.
About this center
Common questions
Does Little Me Academy take infants?
Yes. Texas licenses it to care for infants through school-age children.
What are Little Me Academy’s hours?
6 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.
Does Little Me Academy accept child care subsidies?
Yes, according to its state licensing record.
How much does Little Me Academy cost?
Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Me Academy for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Winnie, is $42.60 a day for infants, $40.80 a day for toddlers and $39.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).
Has Little Me Academy had any serious violations?
Inspectors recorded 20 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 17, 2026: “Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control.” Each one is listed in full above.
How does Little Me Academy compare with other daycares in Winnie?
It is #5 of 5 centers in Winnie by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is in the bottom 1% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).
When was Little Me Academy last inspected?
Sep 3, 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 1745406 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.