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Licensed Child Care Home · Houston, TX 77064

Nicks Little World

Operation name as registered with Texas HHSC, permit no. 547046.

Between Oct 20, 2021 and Oct 20, 2026, the state cited Nicks Little World for 9 deficiencies — the Texas HHSC term for rule violations — over 6 routine inspections; 2 were under rules the state weights High. The rule cited most often here is 747.605 (2 times, most recently Sep 14, 2026).

The state lists Nicks Little World as serving infant, toddler, and pre-kindergarten children, open 07:00 AM to 05:30 PM (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri). Programs on file: Meals Provided, Snacks Provided, Part Time Care.

What rules a licensed child care home follows

Licensed child care homes in Texas care for children in the primary caregiver’s own residence, with no more than 12 children present at a time. They follow the Minimum Standards in Chapter 747 and get at least one unannounced state inspection a year. The state lists Nicks Little World with a capacity of 12.

Violations by state risk weight

Of the 9 violations at Nicks Little World, 2 fall under rules Texas weights High and 3 under Medium High; the state sets each rule’s weight by the risk a violation poses to children. How weights work

WeightViolationsShare
High222%
Medium High333%
Medium333%
Medium Low111%
Low00%

Compared with other Houston licensed child care homes

Nicks Little World had 9 violations in five years, more than the median of 8 across Houston’s 103 licensed child care homes, and 1.5 per routine inspection against a median of 1 — a count of state records, not a rating.

Violations in five years: Nicks Little World 9, Houston five-year median 8This daycare9Houston median8

Repeat issues

1 rule was cited more than once at Nicks Little World in the last five years.

RuleTimesWhat the rule covers
747.605
Medium		2Before admitting a child, the home must collect set information, including the child's name and birth date, how to reach the parents, an emergency contact for when parents can't be reached, the people allowed to pick up the child, and permission to get emergency medical care. It must also record the child's special care needs, any allergies with a food allergy emergency plan if needed, and permission for transportation, field trips, or water activities if the home offers them. Official rule text · rule revised September 2024
Most recent: Sep 14, 2026 · first: Oct 17, 2022

Year by year

Routine inspections and violations per year at Nicks Little World, 2021 to 2026002021122022112023102024102025262026
YearRoutine inspectionsAll state visitsViolations
2021 (from Oct 20)000
2022112
2023111
2024110
2025110
2026226

Every state visit

6 visits on record since Oct 20, 2021, newest first, including visits that found nothing.

DateTypeRules checkedViolations
Sep 24, 2026Inspection1None
Sep 14, 2026Inspection7386
Sep 17, 2025Inspection309None
Sep 20, 2024Inspection741None
Sep 21, 2023Inspection3111
Oct 17, 2022Inspection6932

All 9 violations, newest first

2 rules cited at Nicks Little World changed after some of these citations (marked “rule revised”), so the wording that applied at the time may differ from our plain-English explanation.

Medium · Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection

747.603(a)(3) - Children's Records - Health Statement

During review of record keeping 1 out of 4 records evaluated did not have a health inspection.

In plain English: The child-care home must keep a record for each enrolled child, including the enrollment agreement, admission information, a health statement from a health-care professional, and immunization records, plus items such as medication records when they apply. These records must be kept at the home, available during operating hours, generally until three months after the child's last day. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 21, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium High · Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection

747.2307 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Use of Safety Straps

During the inspection I observed two children placed in chairs without utilizing the safety straps. This was corrected when the director fastened the straps.

Official text of rule 747.2307

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Sep 14, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection

747.2315(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age

Primary caregiver admitted to a 10 month old infant sleeping in a play yard with a dinosaur security blanket.

In plain English: Child-care homes may not use baby walkers, doorway jumpers, accordion gates, or bean bags, waterbeds, or foam pads as sleeping equipment for infants. For an infant younger than 12 months, the crib or play yard must be bare except for a tight-fitting sheet and, if used, a thin, tight-fitting mattress cover made for that mattress. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 14, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 24, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection

747.3501 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards

During the inspection I observed a basket with mosquito repellent pouches and a can of spray accessible to children in care. This was corrected when the director removed the items. I observed two recalled fisher price rock and roll rockers at the operation. This was corrected when the director removed the rockers.

In plain English: All areas children can reach in the home must be free of hazards. The rule lists examples such as childproof covers on outlets for children under five, heaters and fans mounted out of reach or guarded, poisonous plants kept out of reach, and pools, buckets, and other water kept away from children. Official rule text

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 14, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 15, 2026
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium High · Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection

747.2311(2)(A) - Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Snug Fitting, Firm, Flat Mattress Designed for Use in Play Yard and No Extra Pads

During the inspection I observed an infant asleep in a play yard with an additional foam mattress.

Official text of rule 747.2311

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 14, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 15, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

Medium · Sep 14, 2026 · Inspection

747.605(10) - Required Admission Information - Physician Information

During review of record keeping 2 out of 4 records evaluated did not include healthcare physician information.

Plain-English explanation above

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Sep 28, 2026
Correction verified:
Sep 21, 2026
Technical assistance given:
No

High · Sep 21, 2023 · Inspection

747.4401(7) - Safety Requirements for Active Play Equipment - No Pinch, Crush, or Shear Points

The playground structure had a screw sticking out of the wood.

Official text of rule 747.4401

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 2, 2023
Correction verified:
Oct 2, 2023
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium · Oct 17, 2022 · Inspection

747.801(12) - Records Maintained and Made Available - Children's Product Certification

The operation did not have an updated signed copy of the Children's Product Certification. Note: The CPSC was corrected during the inspection.

In plain English: The child-care home must keep certain records ready for state review during operating hours, including children's records, staff and training records, menus, medication records, pet vaccination records, and records of emergency drills, fire extinguishers, and smoke detectors. It must also keep crib documentation, a signed form showing it reviewed federal product recall notices, and proof of liability insurance or written notice to parents that it has none. Official rule text · rule revised March 2023

Corrected at inspection:
Yes
Correction date:
Oct 17, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

Medium Low · Oct 17, 2022 · Inspection

747.605(3) - Required Admission Information - Date of Admission

One out of 4 files reviewed was missing the date of admission.

Plain-English explanation above · rule revised September 2024

Corrected at inspection:
No
Correction date:
Oct 21, 2022
Correction verified:
Oct 18, 2022
Technical assistance given:
Yes

What to ask on a visit

Based on the kinds of rules cited at Nicks Little World:

Enrollment and attendance records

Building, equipment, and products

Sleep and nap time

Staff files and required records

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Source and corrections

This page reports the state’s records for Nicks Little World; it is not a rating, a recommendation, or a background check, and may not be used for employment, tenant, credit, or insurance decisions.

Explanations follow the current rules (HHSC minimum standards, revised December 2025).