Little Friends Daycare

110 US HIGHWAY 259 N, Ore City, TX 75683Open
F

Data Freshness & Provenance

Inspection coverage

17 inspections on record

Active providers

License status: Open

Last refreshed

April 1, 2026

Latest inspection

February 26, 2026

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 1, 2026

Provider
Little Friends Daycare
License number
1711100
Location
110 US HIGHWAY 259 N, Ore City, TX 75683
Status
Open
Safety grade
F (Poor), score 52.3/100
Inspection record
17 inspections, last inspected February 26, 2026
Provenance
Official state licensing inspections and DaycareCheck scoring. Last refreshed April 1, 2026.

Safety Scorecard

F
Poor52.3 / 100
Health35/100
Safety100/100
Staffing47/100
Compliance0/100

34

Total Violations

Feb 26, 2026

Last Inspection

93

Capacity

Violation Timeline

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

All Violations (34)

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jan 10, 2024

At the inspection, the operation has two cllimbing structures on the playground that require loose-fill at the slide exits. The platform measured 24 inches from the ground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-09

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Jan 10, 2024

At the inspection, the operation has two cllimbing structures on the playground that require loose-fill at the slide exits. The platform measured 24 inches from the ground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2024-02-09

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(1)Oct 4, 2023

This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The incident report form was not completed by the operation staff once knowing the child was seen by a medical professional and as required by minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-31

SERIOUSHEALTH746.701(1)Oct 4, 2023

This standard was evaluated as part of the investigation and found to be deficient. The incident report form was not completed by the operation staff once knowing the child was seen by a medical professional and as required by minimum standards.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-10-31

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Feb 9, 2023

At the inspection, one out of five children's records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-02

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 9, 2023

An operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. A person may be present while the background check is pending to attend orientation or pre-service training as long as the person does not have contact with children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-11

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Feb 9, 2023

At the inspection, two out of five children's records reviewed did not have a healthcare provider statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Feb 9, 2023

At the inspection, one slide present on the playground required loose-fill to be installed due to being 3 feet high off the ground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-02

SERIOUSCOMPLIANCE746.603(a)(4)Feb 9, 2023

At the inspection, one out of five children's records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-02

CRITICALSTAFFING745.641Feb 9, 2023

An operation allowed a person to be present at the operation before receiving notice from the CBCU regarding the person's eligibility. A person may be present while the background check is pending to attend orientation or pre-service training as long as the person does not have contact with children in care.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-02-11

SERIOUSHEALTH746.603(a)(3)Feb 9, 2023

At the inspection, two out of five children's records reviewed did not have a healthcare provider statement.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-02

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.4907(a)(1)Feb 9, 2023

At the inspection, one slide present on the playground required loose-fill to be installed due to being 3 feet high off the ground.

Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-02

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Mar 4, 2022

During inspection a diaper change was observed and the caregiver did not wash their hands or the child's hands. This was corrected when the inspector told the caregiver to wash hands.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Mar 4, 2022

The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom had tears in the pad and could no longer be sanitized properly.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

MINORSTAFFING746.1105(3)Mar 4, 2022

Staff files were reviewed and two files did not have the notarized affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-11

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(c)Mar 4, 2022

Director file was reviewed and did not have current training in Child Maltreatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Mar 4, 2022

During inspection staff files were reviewed and two employees did not have CPR/First Aid certification. The employees were supervising children alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Mar 4, 2022

During inspection there were 2 hand sanitizer bottles down and in the reach of the children. The caregivers moved the bottles out of the reach of the children during inspection. In the lunch room there was a mop bucket that had been used to mop the kitchen that had standing water within the reach of the children. This bucket was removed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Mar 4, 2022

Operational policies were observed and there was no Active Play portion in the handbook.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 4, 2022

There was a tricycle observed on the playground that had a broken bucket on the back that had sharp edges.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.3415(4)Mar 4, 2022

During inspection a diaper change was observed and the caregiver did not wash their hands or the child's hands. This was corrected when the inspector told the caregiver to wash hands.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

CRITICALHEALTH746.3503(a)Mar 4, 2022

The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom had tears in the pad and could no longer be sanitized properly.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

MINORSTAFFING746.1105(3)Mar 4, 2022

Staff files were reviewed and two files did not have the notarized affidavit.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-11

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.1311(c)Mar 4, 2022

Director file was reviewed and did not have current training in Child Maltreatment.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-18

CRITICALSTAFFING746.1315(b)Mar 4, 2022

During inspection staff files were reviewed and two employees did not have CPR/First Aid certification. The employees were supervising children alone.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-18

CRITICALHEALTH746.3407(12)Mar 4, 2022

During inspection there were 2 hand sanitizer bottles down and in the reach of the children. The caregivers moved the bottles out of the reach of the children during inspection. In the lunch room there was a mop bucket that had been used to mop the kitchen that had standing water within the reach of the children. This bucket was removed.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

SERIOUSSTAFFING746.501(a)(18)(F)Mar 4, 2022

Operational policies were observed and there was no Active Play portion in the handbook.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-18

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Mar 4, 2022

There was a tricycle observed on the playground that had a broken bucket on the back that had sharp edges.

Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-04

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Sep 27, 2021

During inspection the lighting in the toddler and infant rooms was not adequate to see the children in the room and walk around. This was discussed with the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 27, 2021

During inspection the mats in the pre-k room were observed. The mats were torn and could no longer be cleaned and sanitized properly.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2911Sep 27, 2021

During inspection the lighting in the toddler and infant rooms was not adequate to see the children in the room and walk around. This was discussed with the operation.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.3407Sep 27, 2021

During inspection the mats in the pre-k room were observed. The mats were torn and could no longer be cleaned and sanitized properly.

Resolution: Corrected at inspection

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Sep 27, 2021

During inspection an 8m old infants was asleep with a blanket in the crib. The blanket was removed during the inspection when asked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-27

CRITICALCOMPLIANCE746.2415(b)Sep 27, 2021

During inspection an 8m old infants was asleep with a blanket in the crib. The blanket was removed during the inspection when asked.

Resolution: Corrected: 2021-09-27

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Friends Daycare's safety grade?

Little Friends Daycare has a safety grade of F (Poor) based on state inspection data. The composite score is 52.3 out of 100.

How many violations does Little Friends Daycare have?

Little Friends Daycare has 34 total violations on record, including 22 critical, 10 serious, and 2 minor.

When was Little Friends Daycare last inspected?

Little Friends Daycare was last inspected on February 26, 2026.

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