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Little Unicorns Daycare

411 W Jackson St, El Campo, TX 77437 · Wharton County
1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Little Unicorns Daycare is a licensed child care center in El Campo, TX, licensed for up to 53 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2024. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 8 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for supervision (2 of 8). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #5 of 7 centers in El Campo and better than 51% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 51%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. About typical
#5 of 7 centers in El Campo
3High risk
1Medium High risk
4Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
8 citations from 12 inspections and 4 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 21, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 21, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 14, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 8, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 4, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationOct 10, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 22, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 22, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 13, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundJun 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationApr 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationSep 9, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJun 7, 2024 · Inspection · no citationApr 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Supervision2
Training & qualifications1
Caregiver conduct1
Food & feeding1
Other standards1
Building & playground safety1
Child protection1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 14, 2026InspectionSupervision
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)
An infant was left unattended in a classroom.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2026
Medium HighAug 14, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing §746.1301(a)(3)(A)
One caregiver did not have proof of current first aid/cpr available for review.
Correction verified Aug 21, 2026
HighJun 13, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
Information obtained during the investigation provides proof that the director did not demonstrate good judgment and self-control when interacting with a child.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2025
MediumSep 9, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
Two infants not ready for table food had monthly feeding schedules that had not been updated in the last 30 days.
Correction verified Sep 16, 2024
MediumJul 16, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
During lunchtime children under the age of 2 were observed watching a show on a tablet.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2024
HighJul 16, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
One caregiver did not know the number of children they were responsible for. When asked several times they gave the same incorrect number and didn't include two children in their count.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2024
MediumJul 16, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Maintenance Procedures for Active Play - Monthly Maintenance Checklist §746.4751(b)
The operation was unable to provide proof that monthly building maintenance checklists are being done.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2024
MediumApr 5, 2024InspectionChild protection
Written Operational Policies - Preventing and Responding to Abuse and Neglect §746.501(a)(26)
The operation did not have a complete abuse and neglect policy.
Correction verified Apr 12, 2024

About this center

Licensed capacity53 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceOct 4, 2024
DirectorKristin Kimble
Phone9795342069
State operation #1794834

Common questions

Does Little Unicorns Daycare take infants?

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

What are Little Unicorns Daycare’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 Unicorns Daycare accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Little Unicorns Daycare cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Little Unicorns Daycare for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes El Campo, 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 Unicorns Daycare had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 14, 2026: “Supervision ensures each child’s safety, well-being, including physical proximity and auditory or visual awareness of each child’s on going activity.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Little Unicorns Daycare compare with other daycares in El Campo?

It is #5 of 7 centers in El Campo by risk-weighted citations per inspection, and is better than 51% of licensed centers statewide (out of 9,147 Texas centers with enough inspection history).

When was Little Unicorns Daycare 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 1794834 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.