Ester Tyler-Aikens
1537 ZEBRA FINCH DR, LITTLE ELM, TX 75068 4664Childery Rating: 3/5
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Quality Indicators
See Methodology →- Overall QualityCombines daily care quality (interactions, learning, environment) with structural features like staff-to-child ratios and teacher qualifications.3 / 5
- Process QualityThe quality of daily care — caregiver-child interactions, learning activities, and the emotional climate. Drawn from the state QRIS rating, accreditations, and Head Start CLASS observations.3 / 5
- Structural QualityMeasurable features like staff-to-child ratios, group sizes, license status, and teacher qualifications. Provider-level data when available; otherwise the state regulatory baseline.3 / 5
Why this rating
This daycare earned 3 out of 5 stars overall. Process quality reflects a Texas Rising Star rating of Level 2 (out of 4). Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes Texas's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. Texas caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:9, and preschool ratios at 1:18. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Teachers must complete 24 hours of annual training.
Quality Recognitions & Accreditations
- State Quality Rating
- Texas Rising Star Level 2 (Max 4) Learn more →
- Accreditations
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
- National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
- National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
- National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited
Facility Info
- Facility type
- Family Child Care Home
- Age groups served
- Not Available
- Licensed capacity
- 7
- Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
Age Max ratio Max group Infants 1:4 10 Toddlers 1:9 18 Preschool 1:18 35
Teacher Credentials
- Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
- High School Diploma
Inspection History
Across 5 inspections since 2025, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (2) and Children's Records & Files (2). Of 5 total findings, 1 was critical.
See All 5 Inspection Visits
Dec 22, 20251 Finding1 Critical
- Planned Activities Designed to Meet Special Care needs-Accommodations747.2107(1)
Dec 12, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Special Topics Without Specific Hours747.1309(d)
Mar 10, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Children's Records - Health Statement747.603(a)(3)
Feb 14, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Children's Records - Health Statement747.603(a)(3)
Feb 4, 20251 Finding1 Important
- Primary Caregiver Annual Training - Required Training Less Than- 5 Years Experience747.1309(e)(1)
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