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Rachels Little House

1201 S 4th, Canadian, TX 79014 · Hemphill County
Conditions on permit1 high-risk citation in last 12 monthsAccepts child care subsidies

Rachels Little House is a licensed child care center in Canadian, TX, licensed for up to 98 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2011. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 8 times. Inspectors recorded 11 citations, 3 of them high-risk, most often for staff ratios (2 of 11). 2 citations came in the last 12 months, including 1 high-risk. 9% were corrected during the inspection itself.

Inspection record

Better than 18%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. More citations than most
3High risk
5Medium High risk
2Medium risk
1Medium Low risk
0Low risk
11 citations from 8 inspections and 0 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 19, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 19, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundNov 18, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundFeb 3, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJan 28, 2025 · Inspection · citation foundApr 26, 2024 · Inspection · no citationJul 6, 2023 · Inspection · no citationJun 29, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJul 27, 2022 · Inspection · no citation
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Staff ratios2
Records & paperwork2
Food & feeding2
Health & medication2
Other standards1
Sleep safety1
Building & playground safety1

Citations, newest first

HighAug 19, 2026InspectionStaff ratios
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation §745.641
An individual that did not have an eligible notification was present in a classroom at inspection. This was corrected at inspection with the individual removed from the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
MediumNov 18, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Gas Inspection Report §746.801(13)
The most recent gas leak test was not made available at inspection.
Correction verified Nov 24, 2025
Medium HighJan 28, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Employee Handwashing Before Feeding a Child §746.3415(2)
A staff member was observed serving and feeding the children in the classroom without washing their hands beforehand.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025
Medium LowJan 28, 2025InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit (Form 2912) §746.901(5)
Three personnel records was lacking form 2912 pre employment affidavit that were hired since September 2023.
Correction verified Jan 31, 2025
MediumJan 28, 2025InspectionOther standards
Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer §746.4501(b)
Children were placed in chairs with fastening straps to ensure their safety but the children were not secured with the buckles when in use.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025
Medium HighJan 28, 2025InspectionStaff ratios
Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders §746.3317(6)
Children were observed at snack time with their animal crackers placed directly on the table for snack time instead of being placed on a napkin or plate.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025
Medium HighJan 28, 2025InspectionFood & feeding
Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional §746.3819
One child's food allergy plan was lacking a physician signature.
Correction verified Feb 7, 2025
Medium HighJan 28, 2025InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing Before Eating §746.3417(1)
Children were placed at the table for snack time without having their hands washed.
Correction verified Feb 3, 2025
HighJun 29, 2023InspectionSleep 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 that is less than 12 months year of age was observed at inspection asleep in the crib and covered with a blanket. The infant and blanket was removed from the crib at inspection.
Correction verified Jul 6, 2023
Medium HighJun 29, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Annual Fire Inspection - Conducted by Fire Marshal §746.5101(b)
The most recent annual fire inspection was 2/4/2022 and was conducted more than 12 months ago.
Correction verified Jul 21, 2023
HighJun 29, 2023InspectionHealth & medication
Required Immunizations §746.613(a)
Four admission records reviewed were lacking a current immunization record.
Correction verified Aug 3, 2023

About this center

Licensed capacity98 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours07:30 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceDec 19, 2011
DirectorLaura Valles
Phone8063236261
State operation #1321327

Common questions

Does Rachels Little House take infants?

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

What are Rachels Little House’s hours?

7:30 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday, according to its state licensing record. Confirm holiday and summer hours with the center.

Does Rachels Little House accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Rachels Little House cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Rachels Little House for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Panhandle area, which includes Canadian, is $32.20 a day for infants, $31.20 a day for toddlers and $30.20 a day for 3-year-olds (2025 Texas Child Care Market Rate Survey).

Has Rachels Little House had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 3 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 19, 2026: “AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation.” Each one is listed in full above.

When was Rachels Little House last inspected?

Aug 19, 2026. Inspectors cited at least one rule during that visit.

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 1321327 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.