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Small World Early Childhood Enrichment Center, LLC

425 Engelking St, Sealy, TX 77474 · Austin County
Accepts child care subsidies

Small World Early Childhood Enrichment Center, LLC is a licensed child care center in Sealy, TX, licensed for up to 161 children and serving infants through school-age children. It has held its Texas license since 2010. Since October 2021, state inspectors have visited 12 times and investigated 4 reports. Inspectors recorded 25 citations, 9 of them high-risk, most often for sleep safety (6 of 25). 2 citations came in the last 12 months. 36% were corrected during the inspection itself. Measured by risk-weighted citations per inspection, it is #7 of 7 centers in Sealy and better than 5% of licensed centers statewide.

Inspection record

Better than 5%of 9,147 Texas licensed centers, comparing risk-weighted citations per inspection. Among the most cited
#7 of 7 centers in Sealy
9High risk
8Medium High risk
8Medium risk
0Medium Low risk
0Low risk
25 citations from 12 inspections and 3 reports since Oct 1, 2021 · 2 in the last 12 months · last inspected Aug 31, 2026

Every state visit

20222023202420252026INSPECTIONS (top) · REPORTS & INVESTIGATIONS (bottom)Aug 31, 2026 · Inspection · no citationAug 25, 2026 · Report/investigation · no citationJun 25, 2026 · Inspection · citation foundOct 23, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 7, 2025 · Inspection · no citationJul 5, 2025 · Report/investigation · no citationMar 26, 2025 · Inspection · no citationNov 27, 2024 · Inspection · no citationNov 27, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationAug 13, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 29, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 16, 2024 · Inspection · citation foundJul 10, 2024 · Report/investigation · no citationDec 12, 2023 · Inspection · citation foundJan 12, 2023 · Inspection · no citationFeb 1, 2022 · Inspection · citation found
Citation foundNo citation

What inspectors cited most

Sleep safety6
Building & playground safety4
Food & feeding3
Supervision3
Records & paperwork2
Training & qualifications2
Other standards2
Health & medication1
Transportation1
Staff ratios1

Citations, newest first

Medium HighJun 25, 2026InspectionRecords & paperwork
Required Admission Information - Emergency Contact §746.605(6)
While reviewing children records 1 out of 10 child files did not have an address for the emergancy contact. Note: Corrected at inspection
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighJun 25, 2026InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
While conducting a walkthrough of the operation it was observed that the walls in the threes classroom had chipped paint.
Correction verified Jul 2, 2026
MediumAug 13, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Furnishings and Equipment for Toddlers - Bottles & Training Cups Labeled for Each Toddler §746.2505(4)(A)
Bottles in the 12-24mo classroom were observed unlabeled with the children name during the inspection. This was corrected when the caregivers was made aware and labeled the children names.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 13, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
One 10mo infant feeding instruction was observed need to be re-certify.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024
HighAug 13, 2024InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Caregivers in the infant classroom did not know how many children they were responsible for during the inspection. This was correct when the caregiver and the director was made aware and recount the children in the classroom.
Corrected during the visit
MediumAug 13, 2024InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional §746.2421(a)
The infant feeding instruction for two infants ages 4mo and 9mo were not available for review during the inspection.
Correction verified Aug 14, 2024
HighJul 29, 2024InspectionTraining & qualifications
Director Responsibilities - Operate in Compliance §746.1003(1)
The operation was determined to not operating in compliance with Mininmum Standards when repeated citations were given which increased the risks to children in care.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2024
HighJul 29, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Covering Infant's Head or Crib §746.2429
One 11 month old infant was observed sleeing with a blanket covered their head during the inspection. Caregiver was made aware, the blanket was removed from the infant's crib.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2024
HighJul 29, 2024InspectionSleep safety
AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age §746.2415(b)
One 11 month old infant was observed sleeping with a blanket during nap time. Caregiver was made aware, the blanket was removed from the infant's crib.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2024
HighJul 29, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
This standard was recited during the follow up inspeciton when a four months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. Caregiver was made aware, the infant was removed from the restricted device.
Correction verified Aug 13, 2024
Medium HighJul 16, 2024InspectionHealth & medication
Children Handwashing After Toileting or Diapering §746.3417(3)
One child in the 2yo classroom was observed had a diaper changed and did not washed their hands. Caregiver was made aware and washed the child hands while on site.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2024
HighJul 16, 2024InspectionSleep safety
Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device §746.2426(a)(1)
A four months old infant was observed sleeping on the electric swing during the inspection. Caregiver was made aware, the infant was removed from the restricted device.
Correction verified Jul 29, 2024
MediumJul 16, 2024InspectionOther standards
Screen Time Activities - Not Used During Eating or Rest Times §746.2207(c)(4)
Children in the 4yo classroom were observed watching TV while napping and resting.
Correction verified Jul 25, 2024
MediumDec 12, 2023InspectionRecords & paperwork
Notification of Change in Space §746.301(2)
CCR was not notified when the operation adding more indoor space for the children in care. This was corrected when the director was made aware and sending a written request to CCR.
Corrected during the visit
MediumDec 12, 2023InspectionFood & feeding
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days §746.2421(b)
The infant feeding intructions for one infants ages 2 months old was not available for reviewed during the inspection.
Correction verified Jan 4, 2024
Medium HighDec 12, 2023InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean §746.3407(9)
The wall in the temporary classroom for the Infants was observed having chipped paint during the inspection walk through
Correction verified Dec 18, 2023
MediumDec 12, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Label for Each Infant §746.2409(a)(10)
Two infants were observed napping in cribs that did not have their name labeled during the inspection This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 12, 2023InspectionOther standards
Basic Requirements for Infants - Free from Choking Objects That May Cause Choking in Infants or Toddlers §746.2401(6)
Two infants were observed sleeping with the pacifier attachments that can potentially be a choking hazard. This was corrected during the inspection.
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 12, 2023InspectionSleep safety
Adequate Lighting During Naptime §746.2911
Several classrooms were observed not having adequate lighting during naptime
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 12, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for §746.1205(a)(2)
Caregiver in the Pre-K classroom did not know how many children they're responsible for during the inspection walk though
Corrected during the visit
Medium HighDec 12, 2023InspectionSupervision
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know children's names and ages §746.1205(a)(3)
Caregiver in the Pre-K 4yo classroom did not know the age of the children that they're responsible for during the inspection walkthough
Corrected during the visit
HighDec 12, 2023InspectionTransportation
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher §746.5617(a)(5)
The Fire Extinguisher for the Tranportation bus was observed out of service and will need to be recharged
Correction verified Dec 15, 2023
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Measurement of Use Zone for Rotating and Rocking Equipment - No Overlap §746.4813(c)
The use zone for a rotating piece of equipment is overlapping the use zone of a slide.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022
MediumFeb 1, 2022InspectionStaff ratios
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity §746.501(a)(18)
The operational policy is lacking a physical activity policy.
Correction verified Feb 14, 2022
Medium HighFeb 1, 2022InspectionBuilding & playground safety
Installation and Maintenance of Loose-fill Surfacing - Six Inches if Equipment 5 Ft or Less §746.4907(a)(1)
The loose fill surfacing on the PreK playground is less than two inches in the use zone of a slide, rocking and rotating equipment.
Correction verified Feb 9, 2022

About this center

Licensed capacity161 children
Ages servedInfant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours06:00 AM-06:00 PM
DaysMon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Licensed sinceMay 3, 2010
DirectorLinda Gafford
Phone9798857076
State operation #1134766

Common questions

Does Small World Early Childhood Enrichment Center, LLC take infants?

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

What are Small World Early Childhood Enrichment Center, LLC’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 Small World Early Childhood Enrichment Center, LLC accept child care subsidies?

Yes, according to its state licensing record.

How much does Small World Early Childhood Enrichment Center, LLC cost?

Texas does not publish individual centers’ prices, so ask Small World Early Childhood Enrichment Center, LLC for its current tuition. For comparison, the median full-day price at licensed centers in the Gulf Coast area, which includes Sealy, 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 Small World Early Childhood Enrichment Center, LLC had any serious violations?

Inspectors recorded 9 high-risk citations since 2021. The most recent was on Aug 13, 2024: “Responsibilities of Caregivers - Know number of children responsible for.” Each one is listed in full above.

How does Small World Early Childhood Enrichment Center, LLC compare with other daycares in Sealy?

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

When was Small World Early Childhood Enrichment Center, LLC last inspected?

Aug 31, 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 1134766 on Search Texas Child Care. Data refreshed Sep 30, 2026.