Little Penguins

3315 LAKELAND GARDENS DR, Katy, TX 77449Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

8 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 3, 2026

Latest inspection

March 28, 2025

Provenance

Texas licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring

Quick Facts

These facts are normalized from the official record so they can be quoted directly.

Updated April 3, 2026

Provider
Little Penguins
License number
Not listed
Location
3315 LAKELAND GARDENS DR, Katy, TX 77449
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 59.3/100
Inspection record
8 inspections, last inspected March 28, 2025
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 3, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor59.3 / 100
Health88/100
Safety48/100
Staffing68/100
Compliance13/100

24

Total Violations

Mar 28, 2025

Last Inspection

12

Capacity

Violation Timeline

Violations by month over the last 3 years, colored by severity.

All Violations (24)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)May 24, 2024

The operational policies were incomplete and/or lacked all the required information, reference standard 747.501 (1-15). The operational policies lacked and/or required clarity 747.501(8 lacking, 10 lacked the updated website, 11 lacked CCR contact information including website).

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING747.1309(a)May 24, 2024

The primary caregiver had not completed any annual training hours for training period 05/31/23-05/31/24.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-04

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1313(a)May 24, 2024

The primary caregiver's first aid and CPR was due for renewal by 03/29/24. This was not renewed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-04

SERIOUSSAFETY747.801(7)May 24, 2024

The documentation for the safety drills were not available for review.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.3935(b)May 24, 2024

The Children's Products form had not been reviewed annually.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-06-04

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.3803(a)(7)Nov 15, 2023

There was no thermometer in the first aid kit. The provider stated it stopped working.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.3803(a)(2)Nov 15, 2023

The first aid kit lacked adhesive tape.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-11-20

CRITICALSTAFFING747.1801Apr 18, 2023

There were 11 children in care. The ages of the children were 1-20 months, 3-2years, 5-3years, 1-4 years, and 1-7 years. There were 9 children between 18 months- 3years. The child/caregiver ratio was not met. The operation was over by 1 child to 1 caregiver.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-18

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(2)Apr 18, 2023

One child, who started care 4/17/23, did not have an admission record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.5111Apr 18, 2023

There was a room used for child care without a smoke detector.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-04-20

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(6)Mar 3, 2023

One child lacked the vision and hearing screening.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-17

SERIOUSHEALTH747.603(a)(3)Mar 3, 2023

There were 7 children's records that lacked the health statement from the parent. One child's record was corrected at the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-07

CRITICALHEALTH747.605(12)Mar 3, 2023

One child's file did not have the emergency care authorization information filled out.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.605(7)Mar 3, 2023

Four children's records lacked the release information. It was not filled out. One child's record was corrected at the inspection.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-07

CRITICALSAFETY747.5005(1)Mar 3, 2023

The fire drills were not practiced in January or February.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-15

CRITICALSAFETY747.605(6)Mar 3, 2023

Two children's records id not have the emergency contact information filled out.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-07

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE747.603(a)(4)Mar 3, 2023

Two children's record lacked an immunization record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-07

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.213(a)Mar 3, 2023

Eight children's records did not have the notification to parents at enrollment of the lack of liability insurance.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-03

CRITICALSAFETY747.5105Jan 18, 2023

The 3A-40BC fire extinguisher was not mounted. It was on the laundry room floor.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25

CRITICALSAFETY747.4407(b)Jan 18, 2023

The slide on the composite play structure was cracked where all the screws held the slide.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-01-25

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.4403(5)Oct 27, 2022

The composite play structure included a multiple occupancy swing.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-10

SERIOUSSAFETY747.401(a)(3)Oct 27, 2022

The required postings were not posted.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-10

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE747.207(1)Oct 27, 2022

The operational policies lacked 747.501 (5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12).

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-10

CRITICALSAFETY747.5103Oct 27, 2022

The fire extinguisher was full and mounted, except, the operation had a 1A 10BC fire extinguisher not the required 3A 40BC.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-11-10

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Childcare Costs in This Area

INFANT (CENTER)

$4,330/mo

INFANT (FAMILY HOME)

$4,330/mo

PRESCHOOL (FAMILY HOME)

$4,330/mo

PRESCHOOL (CENTER)

$522.41/mo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Penguins's safety grade?

Little Penguins has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 59.3 out of 100.

How many violations does Little Penguins have?

Little Penguins has 24 total violations on record, including 14 critical, 10 serious, and 0 minor.

When was Little Penguins last inspected?

Little Penguins was last inspected on March 28, 2025.

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