ACTIVE POOR Compliance

Catherine Samuels

561 WILLOWMORE DR, LITTLE ELM, TX 75068

License #1762190 | Expires: Mar 6, 2023

Day Care Center
Type
12
Capacity
15
Inspections
53
Violations

Compliance Summary

12
Critical
19
Serious
22
Moderate
0
Minor

Inspection History

Date Type Result Violations
Feb 24, 2026 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Feb 10, 2026 Annual Inspection Violations Found 18
Oct 14, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 7
Sep 11, 2025 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Aug 6, 2025 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Feb 5, 2025 OTHER Violations Found 2
Dec 20, 2024 OTHER Violations Found 3
Nov 8, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 3
Aug 1, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Apr 9, 2024 Annual Inspection Compliant 0
Mar 28, 2024 OTHER Violations Found 3
Feb 28, 2024 Annual Inspection Violations Found 8
Aug 22, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 1
Feb 13, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 2
Jan 23, 2023 Annual Inspection Violations Found 3

Violation Details

Moderate Corrected

Documents/forms for household members were not available.

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

Serious Corrected

The operation does not have proof that parents of enrolled children were notified that the child care program does not carry liability insurance.

Corrected: Feb 17, 2026

Serious Corrected

There were cleaning products accessible to the children in the kitchen and in the restroom. This was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2026

Critical Corrected

The primary caregiver allowed three household members to be present at the operation before submitting and receiving background checks results.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2026

Serious Corrected

During lunchtime, the caregiver offered only two meal components fruit and meat to the children.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2026

Moderate Corrected

A 12 month old child was observed watching television. This was corrected during the inspection.

Corrected: Feb 10, 2026

Moderate Corrected

One child was missing a health statement in their file.

Corrected: Feb 24, 2026

Serious Corrected

A fire drill was not conducted in January 2026 as required.

Corrected: Feb 20, 2026

Moderate Corrected

The operation is not using the updated admission form and is missing information about children with special care needs and food allergies.

Corrected: Feb 13, 2026

Critical Corrected

One admission form was missing the names and telephone numbers of persons other than a parent to whom the child may be released.

Corrected: Feb 11, 2026

Serious Corrected

Electrical outlets were not covered in the daycare area, and electrical cords were accessible to the children.

Moderate Corrected

A child was seen resting on the couch. This was rectified during the inspection when the child was relocated to a mat.

Critical Corrected

The smoke detector, carbon monoxide detector, and fire extinguisher were not inspected in January 2026 as required.

Serious Corrected

The backyard contained chemicals, a lawn mower, gardening tools, grill uncovered, propane tank, adjustable multifunction weight bench for gyms and debris that were accessible to the children.

Moderate Corrected

The primary caregiver was missing training in food allergies and in building and physical premisses safety.

Moderate Corrected

The caregiver in charge, during the primary caregiver's absence, did not have access to the children s essential information.

Moderate Corrected

The RCCH was missing the following required postings: Form from the most recent Licensing inspection, the Licensing notice Keeping Children Safe and telephone numbers specified in this division. This was corrected during the inspection.

Moderate Corrected

Two children's immunization record was not updated.

Serious Corrected

The backyard was discovered to contain an uncovered grill, a gas tank, a lawn mower, and gardening tools that were accessible to the children.

Moderate Corrected

Safety documentation for emergency drills, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and emergency evacuation and relocation diagram was not available during the inspection.

Serious Corrected

Sig-in and out information was not available during the inspection.

Serious Corrected

The fire extinguisher was not mounted.

Moderate Corrected

Two immunization record were not updated.

Moderate Corrected

The primary caregiver was missing the following topics: D2, D3, D4, D5 and D6.

Moderate Corrected

Three children were missing a health statement.

Moderate Corrected

Screen time for children under the age of two was being provided, and the content was not age appropriate or related to planned activities.

Moderate Corrected

Operation is not using the updated admission forms.

Serious Corrected

Primary caregiver does not have any annual trainings completed.

Serious Corrected

Primary caregiver does not have any annual trainings completed.

Moderate Corrected

Operation is not using the updated admission forms.

Serious Corrected

Primary caregiver has an expired CPR and First Aid training.

Serious Corrected

Primary caregiver does not have any annual trainings completed.

Serious Corrected

Primary caregiver has an expired CPR and First Aid training.

Moderate Corrected

Operation is not using the updated admission forms.

Critical Corrected

Despite individuals not being present during inspection, ineligible background checks were inactivated for individuals who either reside in the home or visit the home on a frequent basis.

Critical Corrected

Permit holder scheduled fingerprinting for the two individuals that are older than 14 years.

Critical Corrected

The operation does not have a carbon monoxide located on either floor of the home.

Moderate Corrected

A infant in care does not have an infant feeding form.

Critical Corrected

Five children requires did not have immunization records on file.

Moderate Corrected

Five of the seven children currently attending the operation do not have admission forms on file.

Critical Corrected

Five children requires did not have immunization records on file.

Critical Corrected

The operation does not have a carbon monoxide located on either floor of the home.

Moderate Corrected

One seven month was observed watching TV while in the care. The program was observed to not be educational related that was on during inspection.

Moderate Corrected

A infant in care does not have an infant feeding form.

Critical Corrected

A 7 month old infant was observed asleep in the primary caregivers bed with a comforter on top and pillows present in the bed.

Critical Corrected

During the inspection two subjects that require background checks were present. One subject is currently a household member and the other subject is a frequent visitor.

Moderate Corrected

The operation does not have proof that parents for enrolled children have been notified that they do not carry liability insurance.

Critical Corrected

The primary caregiver allowed a person to be present at the operation without having a background check.

Serious Corrected

Upon review, the operation had an incomplete emergency preparedness plan missing the required information.

Serious Corrected

Upon review, the operation had an incomplete operational policies missing required information.

Serious Corrected

The operational policies were not available to review during the inspection.

Serious Corrected

Upon review, the operation had an incomplete emergency preparedness plan missing required information.

Serious Corrected

The operation did not have the annual certification form showing they reviewed the Consumer Product Safety recall list and ensured there are no unsafe products at the operation.

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Data Source: texas_dfps — Last updated: Mar 4, 2026
Data is provided as-is from public government records. It may not reflect changes since the last inspection.