Little Friends Daycare
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
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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
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)
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
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
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
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
At the inspection, one out of five children's records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-02
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
At the inspection, two out of five children's records reviewed did not have a healthcare provider statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-02
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
At the inspection, one out of five children's records reviewed did not have an updated immunization record.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-02
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
At the inspection, two out of five children's records reviewed did not have a healthcare provider statement.
Resolution: Corrected: 2023-03-02
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
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
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom had tears in the pad and could no longer be sanitized properly.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Staff files were reviewed and two files did not have the notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-11
Director file was reviewed and did not have current training in Child Maltreatment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-18
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
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
Operational policies were observed and there was no Active Play portion in the handbook.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-18
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
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
The diaper changing pad in the toddler classroom had tears in the pad and could no longer be sanitized properly.
Resolution: Corrected at inspection
Staff files were reviewed and two files did not have the notarized affidavit.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-11
Director file was reviewed and did not have current training in Child Maltreatment.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-18
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
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
Operational policies were observed and there was no Active Play portion in the handbook.
Resolution: Corrected: 2022-03-18
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.