Little Tyke - Smithfield RD
Licensed Center · North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, TX · Operation No. 167865- 1346
Little Tyke - Smithfield RD holds a Full Permit issued July 24, 1987. In the state's 60-month public window it has 18 inspections on record with 24 cited deficiencies. The records below are republished verbatim from the Texas HHSC database.
License details
License status
Full Permit
Issued
July 24, 1987
Operation type
Licensed Center
Total capacity
120 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Address
6700 Smithfield Rd, North Richland Hills, TX 76182-3936
The 60-month record
18
Inspections
1
Assessments
5
Self reports
24
Deficiencies
Deficiencies by the agency's own weight: High 8 · Medium High 11 · Medium 4 · Medium Low 0 · Low 1. These are the state's precomputed counts, republished as-is.
Inspection history
| Date | Activity | Deficiencies cited |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | Inspection | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Assessment | 1 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Inspection | 1 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 17, 2024 | Report | 2 |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Inspection | 2 |
| Jul 28, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Mar 29, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Mar 15, 2023 | Inspection | 1 |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Report | 1 |
| Mar 1, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Inspection | 0 |
| Feb 23, 2023 | Report | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2022 | Inspection | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2022 | Inspection | 4 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 10, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Dec 7, 2021 | Report | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2021 | Inspection | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Inspection | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Report | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2021 | Inspection | 4 |
Deficiency records
August 11, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the follow up a fire inspection had not been conducted in more than 12 months.
Corrected: August 15, 2025
July 15, 2025 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been conducted in more than 12 months.
Corrected: July 25, 2025
August 20, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection 2 of the 10 children's records reviewed did not have up to date immunization records on file.
Corrected: August 30, 2024
August 6, 2024 Standard § 746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the visit the children's records were not maintained with updated information for all children reviewed.
Corrected: August 16, 2024
June 17, 2024 Standard § 746.201(9) - Complying with Laws and Rules
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on information obtained the operation had requested repairs for areas of the building in playground more than 6 months ago and the repairs have not been made timely.
Corrected: July 31, 2024
June 17, 2024 Standard § 746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on information obtained it was found that the building at the operation has not been maintained to be free from hazards. On the playground an area of the surfacing has been ripped open, with parts of the surfacing being raised and creating a tripping hazard. In the same area where the surfacing is ripped, there is a large dip in the ground that is hard to see unless you are on it. This creates a tripping hazard for the children. An area in the infant classroom has laminate tile that has raised and broken edges.
Corrected: July 31, 2024
September 18, 2023 Standard § 746.605(16) - Required Admission Information-Completed Food Allergy Plan
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the visit 1 child's file indicated a food allergy but there was no food allergy plan on file.
Corrected: September 22, 2023
September 18, 2023 Standard § 746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
1 of the 10 children's files reviewed did not have an immunization record for the child on file.
Corrected: September 18, 2023
July 28, 2023 Standard § 746.3501(1) - Diaper Changing Steps- Prompt
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on information obtained through DFPS investigation it was found that children were not being changed frequently enough that skin irritation or diaper rash was caused.
Corrected: September 14, 2023
March 15, 2023 Standard § 746.2805(2) - Prohibited Punishments - Associated with Food, Naps, or Toilet Training
High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of inspection a caregiver was heard telling children that since no one took a nap they would not be getting chocolate. The caregiver was spoken to regarding the comment.
Corrected: March 15, 2023
March 13, 2023 Standard § 746.305(a)(2) - AP Report Child Injury Requiring Medical Treatment by a Health-Care Professional or Hospitalization
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
Based on information obtained during an investigation it was found that a child in care had been injured in July of 2022 and required medical treatment from a professional that the operation did not report to Childcare Regulation.
Corrected: April 28, 2023
February 23, 2023 Standard § 746.1203(3)(D) - Personal use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, MP3 players, tablets, and video games
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
It was found that a caregiver used their personal device during the nap period to send messages to persons outside the center while counted in ratio as the caregiver, which reduces the caregivers ability to supervise adequately.
Corrected: March 24, 2023
February 23, 2023 Standard § 746.2805(1) - Prohibited Punishments - Corporal Punishment
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver used corporal punishment on one child by striking the child on their bottom in an effort to correct a behavior. The same caregiver used a threat of corporal punishment with an object to scare a second child into behaving correctly in the classroom.
Corrected: March 24, 2023
February 23, 2023 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
A caregiver showed poor judgement when sharing information of an incident occurring at the center with someone outside the center, instead of with the director. This type of action prevents necessary intervention when incidents occur in the center.
Corrected: March 24, 2023
September 21, 2022 Standard § 746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the inspection a fire inspection had not been conducted in the previous 12 months of operation.
Corrected: September 30, 2022
September 21, 2022 Standard § 746.2419(6) - Requirements for Feeding Infants - Label Bottles/Cups
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the visit 5 of the 6 children's cubbies in the infant classroom had used sippy cups or bottles with no label of the child's name they belonged to. This was corrected when the infant caregivers applied labels to each child's cup during the inspection.
Corrected: September 21, 2022
September 21, 2022 Standard § 746.5625(b) - Electronic Child Safety Alarm - installed and maintained according to manufacturer's instructions
High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of my visit the child safety alarm on one of the operation vans was not working properly. The alarm did not sound when the van was turned off. A work order was put in during the inspection.
Corrected: September 30, 2022
September 21, 2022 Standard § 746.3819 - Food Allergy Emergency Plan Signed by Parents and Health Care Professional
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
At the time of the visit 2 of the 10 children's files reviewed had listed food allergies with no doctor's note indicating the treatment for the allergy.
Corrected: September 30, 2022
December 7, 2021 Standard § 746.1201(1) - Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Demonstrate Competency, Good Judgment, Self-control
High Verbatim from the agency record
This rule was evaluated with regard to an investigation and has been found to be in violation. The caregiver did not demontrate competency or self control when she grabbed a two year old child by the wrist to place her in time out.The caregiver pulled hard enough to injure the child's elbow.
Corrected: December 10, 2021
October 29, 2021 Standard § 746.1401(g) - Substitutes and Volunteers - Complete Orientation Before Beginning Relevant Duties
Medium Verbatim from the agency record
The substitute caregiver did not have orientation to the center prior to being placed in charge of a class room. The director had the substitute complete the center's orientation to correct the deficiency.
Corrected: October 29, 2021
October 19, 2021 Standard § 746.1315(a) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
One bus driver did not have verification of current first aid training.
Corrected: November 2, 2021
October 19, 2021 Standard § 746.1329(c)(1)(A) - Documentation pediatric CPR-1st aid includes participant's name, training date, training title, trainer's name, length of training
Low Verbatim from the agency record
One bus driver did not have verification of current CPR training.
Corrected: November 2, 2021
October 19, 2021 Standard § 746.5401 - Requirement of Gas Leak Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The center did not have verification of a current gas inspection.
Corrected: November 2, 2021
October 19, 2021 Standard § 746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Medium High Verbatim from the agency record
The center did not have verification of a current health inspection.
Corrected: November 2, 2021
About these records
These records come from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission database and cover the state's 60-month public window. Records synced from the agency on August 29, 2026. They reflect the agency's database as of that date; recent inspections may not appear yet, so verify current status with the agency or on the official record ↗. Facility operators can request a review through our corrections process.
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