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Little Apple Learning Center
A licensed child care center in Elsa, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 701 E EDINBURG AVE SUITE G, Elsa, TX 78543
County: Hidalgo County
Phone: (956) 567-5009
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 62 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1662612
Permit: Full Permit, issued October 26, 2018
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
Corrective action and adverse action are formal steps Texas HHSC can take on a permit. The official record explains any that apply.
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 3 inspections
- 3 citations from these visits (risk level: Medium High 2, Medium 1)
A citation means an inspector found a rule wasn't met at the time of the visit; many are corrected the same day. Read the official record for details.
Below is every visit in the state's files from August 1, 2022 to April 23, 2026, newest first: 12 visits and 25 citations in all, so the totals can be higher than the 3-year counts above. An investigation is a visit to look into a report or complaint; many find no citations. Risk level is the level Texas HHSC assigns to each rule, from low to high, as published. Technical assistance means the inspector gave guidance on the rule. The state's file does not say whether the "correct-by" date is a deadline or the day the problem was fixed, so it can fall after the verified date or in the future.
April 23, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topics
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2026 · Correction verified: May 1, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director was missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, emergency preparedness, allergic reactions, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the annual year 9/18/24-9/18/26.
746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 27, 2026 · Correction verified: April 27, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of the five employee records reviewed does not have a current CPR/First Aid training, last one expired 8/2024.
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 1, 2026 · Correction verified: May 1, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three out five employee records reviewed are missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, one hour of abuse and neglect, and one hour covering sids, shaken bay syndrome, early childhood brain development for their completed annual year.
April 30, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
May 16, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 30, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
May 23, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 30, 2023 · Correction verified: May 25, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One of our six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.
March 1, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 16, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 7, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 7, 2023 · Correction verified: February 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two infant age children were asleep in rockers. One of them was covered with a blanket.
746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking Infant
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 7, 2023 · Correction verified: February 16, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were 6 children present in the infant room and 5 play-yards set up in the room. Play-yards are labeled by numbers. Play-yard #1 was being used by a child not matching the list posted.
November 10, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 17, 2022 · Correction verified: December 6, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Pre-Service Training
October 27, 2022 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 3, 2022 · Correction verified: November 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four out of the four files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection.
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care Professional
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 30, 2022 · Correction verified: November 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2022 · Correction verified: November 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
One caregiver was providing care for five children ages 14mo, 9mo, 5mo, 3mo and 2mo.
746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by Caregiver
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 27, 2022 · Correction verified: November 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 Months
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 9, 2022 · Correction verified: November 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Last fire inspection was conducted on 8/12/2021.
746.901 - Required Personnel Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 9, 2022 · Correction verified: November 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 9, 2022 · Correction verified: November 9, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
August 16, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 1, 2022 · Inspection · 11 citations
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 2, 2022 · Correction verified: August 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Play-yards in the infant room are labeled by numbers, however, the assignment list posted is blank. Children nap in solid colors mats, not all mats are labeled with the children's names or assigned numbers while some are labeled but have diferentiate names. There is not a system to differentiate the floor from the child side.
746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire Inspection
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 15, 2022 · Correction verified: August 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 3, 2022 · Correction verified: August 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
AC vent in the kitchen has build up dust, three baby roaches were observed on the kitchen cabinet and there is garbage in the play-ground. Two expired mayonnaises were observed in the kitchen.
746.5305 - Mounting of Fire Extinguishers
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2022 · Correction verified: August 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Fire extinguishers are on the kitchen floor and not mounted.
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2022 · Correction verified: August 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
The inspector's notes for this citation may name a person, so we don't show them here. They are in the official record.
745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 2, 2022 · Correction verified: August 2, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An employee was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2022 · Correction verified: August 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three out of six children's files reviewed are missing immuization records.
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2022 · Correction verified: August 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Last fire drill, CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted and documented on 1/10/2022.
746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary Surfacing
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 8, 2022 · Correction verified: August 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There is a crawl and climb caterpillar in the playground. There is no surfacing surrounding the structure nor required use zone space.
746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPR
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 15, 2022 · Correction verified: August 8, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.
746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 1, 2022 · Correction verified: August 16, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A nine month of old child was observed asleep in play-yard with a blanket. A two month old child was observed asleep in a rocker with a blanket.
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Sources
- HHSC CCL Daycare and Residential Operations Data: program details.
- HHSC CCL Inspection Investigation Assessment Data: visit dates and types.
- HHSC CCL Non-Compliance Data: citations, risk levels, corrections and inspector's notes.
All three are published by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Licensing, on data.texas.gov under CC0 1.0. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published, except that we restore apostrophes the files print as "?". Program details last checked October 21, 2026.