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My Little Rascals Development Center

5554 S Hampton Rd, Dallas, TX 75232 · Dallas County
2 high-risk citations in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

My Little Rascals Development Center is a licensed child care center in Dallas, TX, licensed for up to 141 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2023. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 38 times and investigated 8 reports. Inspectors recorded 56 citations, 15 of them high-risk, most often for building & playground safety (15 of 56). 15 citations came in the last 12 months, including 2 high-risk. 5% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is tied for #283 of 328 centers in Dallas 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
Tied for #283 of 328 centers in Dallas
15High risk
29Medium High risk
9Medium risk
2Medium Low risk
1Low risk
56 citations from 38 inspections and 7 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 15 in the last 12 months · last inspected Sep 25, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Sep 25, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 10, 2026 · Inspection · no citationSep 3, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundSep 2, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 22, 2026 · Inspection · no citationJul 16, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJun 9, 2026 · Inspection · no citationMay 27, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundMay 6, 2026 · Inspection · no citationApr 15, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundJan 13, 2026 · Inspection · no citationNov 19, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 16, 2025 · Inspection · no citationOct 14, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 1, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundSep 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 16, 2025 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 11, 2025 · Inspection · no citationAug 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundAug 6, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJul 7, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJun 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 16, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJun 12, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationFeb 13, 2025 · Assessment · citation foundJan 13, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 8, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundJan 2, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundOct 22, 2024 · Inspection · no citationOct 10, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundAug 29, 2024 · Inspection · no citationAug 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · citation foundAug 1, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 24, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJun 20, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundMay 28, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundMar 25, 2024 · Inspection · no citationMar 21, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationJan 22, 2024 · Assessment · citation foundJan 5, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundDec 20, 2023 · Assessment · citation foundJul 10, 2023 · Inspection · no citationApr 24, 2023 · Report/investigation · no citationNov 29, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundSep 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citationAug 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 17, 2022 · Inspection · no citationJun 8, 2022 · Inspection · citation foundMay 16, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Building & playground safety15
Training & qualifications10
Staff ratios6
Other standards6
Supervision6
Records & paperwork4
Food & feeding3
Health & medication3
Caregiver conduct1
Child protection1
Sleep safety1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighSep 3, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
During the visit, there were three infants sitting in a table with without straps. The specific age is 0-11 months.
Correction verified Sep 25, 2026
Medium HighJul 16, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
During the visit, there was a nine-month-old infant eating breakfast in a high chair without straps. The caregiver strapped the infant into the high chair upon the inspector's request.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJul 16, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
During the monitoring visit, there were three children present who were between 0-11 months old in the classroom with children aged 6-8. There were also children in the classroom aged 3 and 4 years old. There was a total of sixteen children in the classroom. The classroom was split into two classes, and nine children continued to be in the classroom; the ages were 2, 3 and 4 years old mixed with children 0-11 months old.
Correction verified Jul 22, 2026
MediumMay 27, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
During the visit, the television was on while children were eating breakfast. The caregiver turned the television off upon request.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighMay 27, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps §746.2407
During the visit, there was an 11-month-old infant not strapped in a high chair while eating breakfast.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2026
Medium HighMay 27, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking. §746.1315(a)
During the visit, the director did not have a current CPR/First Aid certificate available for review.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2026
MediumMay 27, 2026InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two §746.2207(a)
During the visit, there were three children present in the classroom with the television on. The ages of the children were 11 months, 14 months, and 21 months old.
Corrected during the visit
LowMay 27, 2026InspectionTraining & qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Employees and Caregivers - Affidavit (Form 2985) §746.1105(3)
During the monitoring visit, five staff members did not have the notarized affidavit available for review.
Correction verified Jun 9, 2026
MediumApr 15, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
During the visit today, the operation did not have a monthly feeding form for an 8-month-old child in the classroom.
Correction verified May 6, 2026
Medium HighApr 15, 2026InspectionFood & feeding
Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups §746.2419(6)
During the visit, the bottles were not labled in the classroom.
Correction verified May 6, 2026
Medium HighApr 15, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
During the visit today, the operation did not have a current health inspection available for review.
Correction verified Jun 5, 2026
Medium HighNov 19, 2025InspectionTraining & qualifications
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually §746.1316(a)
The director did not have current transportation safety training.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2025
HighNov 19, 2025InspectionSupervision
Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions §746.5625(b)
One van used for transportation did not have the electronic safety alarm installed.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2026
HighOct 14, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
A caregiver was observed supervising infants prior to the operation receiving the results of the person's eligibility from CBCU. The caregiver left the operation.
Correction verified Oct 16, 2025
Medium HighOct 1, 2025InspectionOther standards
Center Heated, Lighted and Ventilated Properly §746.3407(10)
The operation does not have adequate air circulation and the thermostat is not operable.
Correction verified Oct 14, 2025
HighAug 16, 2025Found during an investigationCaregiver conduct
Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control §746.1201(1)
The standard was evaluated as related to a DFPS investigation, and it was determined caregivers exhibited poor judgment by overlooking the essential needs of a child and continuing to transport the child to school after receiving an injury.
Correction verified Oct 1, 2025
Medium HighAug 16, 2025Found during an investigationStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
The standard was evaluated as related a DFPS investigation. During the investigation inspection, one caregiver was observed caring for 5 infants.
Correction verified Sep 3, 2025
Medium HighAug 16, 2025Found during an investigationOther standards
Complying with Laws and Rules §746.201(9)
The standard was evaluated as related to a DFPS investigation, and it was found that the operation failed to provide requested documentation.
Correction verified Oct 1, 2025
Medium HighAug 16, 2025Found during an investigationHealth & medication
AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization §746.305(a)(2)
The standard was evaluated as related to a DFPS investigation and It was determined that the operation knew a child received medical treatment for an injury but failed to notify licensing promptly.
Correction verified Oct 1, 2025
HighAug 16, 2025Found during an investigationSupervision
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)
The standard was evaluated as related to a DFPS investigation and it was found that caregivers were not providing adequate and consistent supervision, resulting in a child sustaining an injury.
Correction verified Oct 1, 2025
HighAug 8, 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)
A child was able to exit the classroom and remain unsupervised for approximately 10 minutes.
Correction verified Aug 11, 2025
HighJun 18, 2025InspectionChild protection
If a subject of background check at your operation is under investigation for abuse or neglect you must notify Licensing immediately §745.673
A caregiver was supervising five children in a classroom with a condition to not being left alone. An additional caregiver was not present in the classroom.
Correction verified Jun 23, 2025
HighJun 16, 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)
A child was permitted to walk outside between the buildings without proper supervision.
Correction verified Jun 18, 2025
HighFeb 13, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The operation has not provided documentation of a current fire inspection.
Correction verified Mar 21, 2025
Medium HighJan 8, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was observed caring for 6 children ages 4-17 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The classroom was out of ratio by 2.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2025
Medium HighJan 2, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation did not have a current sanitation inspection.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025
Medium HighJan 2, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children §746.1601
One caregiver was observed caring for 5 children ages 4-17 months. The specified age group was 0-11 months. The classroom was out of ratio by 1.
Correction verified Jan 8, 2025
Medium HighJan 2, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Required Admission Information-Child's allergies and Completed Food Allergy Plan §746.605(15)
Two childrens files did not have a food allergy plan.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2025
MediumJan 2, 2025InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Documentation of Drills §746.5205(4)
The operation did not have documentation of completed fire drills.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2025
MediumJan 2, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children's Records - Immunizations §746.603(a)(4)
Three children's files did not have immunization documentation.
Correction verified Jan 13, 2025
HighJan 2, 2025InspectionBuilding & 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.
Correction verified Feb 13, 2025
HighOct 10, 2024InspectionSupervision
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 were observed napping in a room without caregiver supervision.
Correction verified Oct 22, 2024
HighAug 27, 2024Found during an investigationSupervision
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)
The operation did not provide adequate supervision by allowing a child to be pulled around the classroom by the legs resulting in carpet burn. The operation failed to provide proper supervision, resulting in a child being pulled around the classroom by the legs and experiencing carpet burn.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2024
Medium HighAug 27, 2024Found during an investigationOther standards
Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games §746.1203(3)(D)
During the investigation, video footage showed the caregiver using her personal phone instead of supervising the children.
Correction verified Oct 10, 2024
Medium HighJun 20, 2024InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Hand-washing Sink §746.2405(4)
There was no hand washing sink in the infant changing area.
Correction verified Aug 1, 2024
HighJun 20, 2024InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
An infant was observed to be sleep with a pacifier attached by clip to a bib. The pacifier was removed during the inspection.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024
Medium HighJun 20, 2024InspectionStaff ratios
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age §746.1605(1)
One caregiver was observed caring for 6 children ages 4 months- 2 years old. The age gap between the children was 20 months.
Correction verified Jun 24, 2024
Medium HighMay 28, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
The center does not have a qualified director.
Correction verified Jun 28, 2024
Medium LowJan 22, 2024InspectionRecords & paperwork
Report Number of Employees §746.303(b)
The operation did not report the number of employees left the operation.
Correction verified Jan 25, 2024
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Designating Director §746.201(4)
The operation has not designated a director.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2024
Medium HighJan 5, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training §746.1301(a)(7)(A)
One caregiver did not have current transportation training on file.
Correction verified Jan 29, 2024
Medium HighDec 20, 2023InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Qualifications - 13 or More Children §746.1015
The center does not have a qualified director.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2024
Medium HighNov 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric first aid with rescue breathing §746.1301(3)(A)
Director's first aid training was expired.
Correction verified Jan 2, 2023
Medium HighNov 29, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
Four out ten records reviewed was missing an emergency contact address.
Correction verified Dec 19, 2022
Medium HighNov 29, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and directors - Pediatric CPR §746.1301(4)(A)
Director's CPR training was expired.
Correction verified Jan 2, 2023
MediumJun 8, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined §746.2605(1)(A)
The pre k and school age room does not have centers marked or labeled.
Correction verified Jun 17, 2022
MediumMay 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Furnishings and Equipment for Pre-Kindergarten Age Interest Centers Clearly Defined §746.2605(1)(A)
The pre k room does not have centers marked or labeled.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022
Medium HighMay 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Sanitation Inspection §746.3401(a)
The operation has not completed a health inspection.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022
MediumMay 16, 2022InspectionTraining & qualifications
First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit §746.4003(a)
The first aid kit was missing cotton balls, antiseptic wipes, scissors, and tweeters.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022
HighMay 16, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Policies Comply with Rules §746.201(1)
The operation did not have an operational policy on file.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022
Medium LowMay 16, 2022InspectionRecords & paperwork
Posting Requirements - List entitled "Current Employees"--sized at least 81/2 X 11 inches, printed legibly, include employee first and last name §746.401(9)
The operation did not have a current employee list posted.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022
MediumMay 16, 2022InspectionOther standards
Toilets - 13 or More Children §746.4407(a)
The school age room did not have working toilets or running water.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022
HighMay 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Smoke-Detection System §746.5311(a)
The operation did not have working smoke detectors in each classroom.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022
Medium HighMay 16, 2022InspectionHealth & medication
Handwashing Sinks - 13 or More Children §746.4401(a)
The school age room did not have working sinks or running water accessible.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022
Medium HighMay 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered §746.3701(1)
The infant room did not have outlet covers.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022
HighMay 16, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months §746.5101(a)
The fire inspection has not been completed.
Correction verified Jun 8, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity141 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceJan 6, 2023
DirectorKristi Covington
Phone2143317500
State operation #1741706

Common questions

Does My Little Rascals Development Center take infants?

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

What are My Little Rascals Development Center’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 My Little Rascals Development Center accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does My Little Rascals Development Center cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask My Little Rascals Development Center for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Greater Dallas area, which includes Dallas, is $45.80 a day for infants, $44.00 a day for toddlers and $42.40 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has My Little Rascals Development Center had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 15 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Nov 19, 2025: “Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does My Little Rascals Development Center compare with other daycares in Dallas?

It is tied for #283 of 328 centers in Dallas 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 My Little Rascals Development Center last inspected?

Sep 25, 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 1741706 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.