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Little Stars Child Development Center

8300 W. State Highway 191, Midland, TX 79707 · Midland County
Conditions on permit1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Little Stars Child Development Center is a licensed child care center in Midland, TX, licensed for up to 58 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2009. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 10 times. Inspectors recorded 15 citations, 2 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (8 of 15). 1 citation came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 7% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #73 of 76 centers in Midland and better than 15% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 15%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
#73 of 76 centers in Midland
2High risk
10Medium High risk
3Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
15 citations from 10 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 1 in the last 12 months · last inspected Jul 16, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Jul 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundAug 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 6, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundMay 23, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJan 24, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 10, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 2, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 7, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 22, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundMar 23, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety8
Staff ratios3
Training & qualifications3
Food & feeding1

Citations, newest first

HighJul 16, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation did not have a current fire inspection report available for review. The last fire inspection was on 3/04/2025.
Correction verified Jul 24, 2026
Medium HighJun 26, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan §746.4311
The operation does not have an approved plan to maintain safety of children outdoors while the new playground is being constructed.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025
Medium HighJun 26, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
The operation no longer has a fenced outdoor area.
Correction verified Aug 7, 2025
Medium HighJun 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
The operation no longer has a fenced outdoor area.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2025
Medium HighJun 6, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan §746.4311
The operation does not have an approved plan to maintain safety of children outdoors while the new playground is being constructed.
Correction verified Jun 26, 2025
Medium HighMay 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Fenced Outdoor Activity Space §746.4305
The operation no longer has a fenced outdoor area,
Correction verified Jun 6, 2025
Medium HighMay 23, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Outdoor Activity Space Accessible By Safe Route or get required approval of plan §746.4311
The operation does not have an approved plan to maintain safety of children outdoors while the new playground is being constructed.
Correction verified Jun 6, 2025
Medium HighJan 10, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There were 6 infants in the infant room with one caregiver. Specified age group is 0-11 months. Over ratio by 2 Corrected at inspection when another staff arrived.
Correction verified Jan 24, 2025
MediumJan 10, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required §746.1309(a)
Two caregivers did not have the required 24 hours of annual training.
Correction verified Feb 18, 2025
Medium HighFeb 22, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees and Caregivers - 24 Annual Training §746.1301(5)(A)
Four caregivers did not have the required 24 clock hours of annual training.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2023
Medium HighFeb 22, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Directors 30- Annual Training §746.1301(6)(A)
The Director does not have the required 30 clock hours of annual training.
Correction verified Mar 7, 2023
HighFeb 22, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation does not have a recent fire inspection report available for review. Last inspection done was on 2/14/2022.
Correction verified Feb 27, 2023
Medium HighFeb 22, 2023InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
There were 19 children in a classroom with one caregiver. Specified age group is 3. Over ratio by 4. Corrected at inspection when another caregiver arrived.
Corrected during the visit
MediumMar 23, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operation has not included the promotion of indoor and outdoor physical activity in the operational policies.
Correction verified Mar 30, 2022
MediumMar 23, 2022InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
An infant did not have an updated feeding instruction available for review.
Correction verified Mar 23, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity58 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-05:30 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceAug 14, 2009
DirectorVeronica Llanez
Phone4329782704
State operation #904271

Common questions

Does Little Stars Child Development Center take infants?

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

What are Little Stars Child Development Center’s hours?

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

Does Little Stars Child Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Stars Child Development Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Stars Child Development Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Permian Basin area, which includes Midland, is $32.40 a day for infants, $31.40 a day for toddlers and $30.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Little Stars Child Development Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 2 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Jul 16, 2026: “Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Stars Child Development Center compare with other daycares in Midland?

It is #73 of 76 centers in Midland by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 15% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Stars Child Development Center last inspected?

Jul 16, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule 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 904271 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.