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Childcare center · Mcallen, TX
The Little Classroom LLC
A licensed child care center in Mcallen, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 2411 BUDDY OWENS AVE, Mcallen, TX 78504
County: Hidalgo County
Phone: (956) 575-6624
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 41 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1724561
Permit: Full Permit, issued January 18, 2022
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.
View the official record on Texas HHSC's child care search (or search operation number 1724561 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 4 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 November 15, 2021 to May 8, 2026, newest first: 18 visits and 38 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.
May 8, 2026 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1305(a)(1) - Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 11, 2026 · Correction verified: May 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver counted in ratio is missing pre-service training topics.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 18, 2026 · Correction verified: May 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Peeling paint was obserevd on the toddler room door. Vents were obserevd covered in dust and debris in the toddler room and main hallway. The door leading to the outdoor area was obserevd dark in coloration.
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: May 11, 2026 · Correction verified: May 11, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed torn in several places.
July 1, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
July 18, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 30, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
August 11, 2023 · Inspection · 1 citation
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2023 · Correction verified: August 18, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Training certificates for the caregivers were not available for review.
July 27, 2023 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.801(11) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2023 · Correction verified: August 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The current fire inspection was not available for review.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2023 · Correction verified: August 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Training records for the caregivers were not available for review.
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 28, 2023 · Correction verified: August 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The diaper changing mat used for the infants had two areas torn.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 31, 2023 · Correction verified: August 11, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A vent in the hallway was observed with dust and debris. The ceiling tile in the hallways was observed with brown water stains and cracks.
746.3401(a) - Annual Sanitation Inspection
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 18, 2023 · Correction verified: August 1, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The childcare operation did not have a current health inspection. Last inspection conducted was on 6/17/22.
746.2409(a)(2) - Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The sheets on two cribs used by infants were observed with stains and food crumbs. Corrected at Inspection: The sheets were replaced with clean ones.
April 4, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
March 29, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 30, 2023 · Correction verified: April 4, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Director has not completed a time sheet for the last three months.
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The employee list was not validated within the 3 months required. The employee list was last validated on 12/14/22. Corrected at Inspection: The employee list was validated during the inspection.
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 31, 2023 · Correction verified: April 4, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The childcare operation was observed with dust on the vents in two classrooms and back door area. There was a dirty carpet with stains in one of the classrooms used by the children. The carpet was removed during the inspection. There was chipped paint on one of the restroom walls above the hand washing sink. There was a water stain on the ceiling tile in one of the classrooms.
December 14, 2022 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1309(a) - Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 23, 2022 · Correction verified: December 23, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver hired on 11/15/21 did not have the required 24 annual training hours for training period, 11/15/21-11/15/22.
746.801(3) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: December 23, 2022 · Correction verified: December 29, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Some training certificates for three caregivers and director were not available for review. The time sheets were not available for review for director and caregivers.
746.5617(a)(5) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 16, 2022 · Correction verified: December 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The fire extinguisher in the transportation vehicle was not secured in the passengers side. The fire extinguisher was last serviced on August 2021. -The fire extinguisher was serviced during the inspection. The transportation vehicle was observed with trash and debris. The vehicle's trunk did not open.
November 8, 2022 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 11, 2022 · Correction verified: November 10, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no fire drill conducted for the month of August, September, and October 2022.
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
October 5, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 19, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
August 9, 2022 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.2909(4) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 9, 2022 · Correction verified: August 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were was not enough space in between the children's mats during nap time.
746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 9, 2022 · Correction verified: August 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was one caregiver caring for 10 infants. The specified age for the group was 12-17 months which allows 5 infants to 1 caregiver. Note The ratios were left in compliance as an additional caregiver was put in the classroom.
746.2911 - Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 9, 2022 · Correction verified: August 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no appropriate lighting in the infant room during nap time.
746.1613(a)(7) - Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Required Additional Employees
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: August 9, 2022 · Correction verified: August 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was no additional employee in the building during nap time.
August 5, 2022 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · 1 citation
746.1203(4) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: September 27, 2022 · Correction verified: October 5, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information gathered throughout the investigation, the operation was cited for Supervision. The interviews and video recording concluded the caregivers were using their cell phones during naptime.
July 20, 2022 · Inspection · 1 citation
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: July 20, 2022 · Correction verified: July 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A potential employee had access to a group of children without a background check.
July 12, 2022 · Inspection · 9 citations
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: July 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The 2-year-old group were watching a cartoon video, Cocomelon, that was not part of the planned activity. There were 2 children in the group under the age of 2 years who should not be watching a screen activity. The children were on a highchair watching the video from a cell phone in the hallway while the caregiver was supervising them as she was preparing the food.
746.5209(c) - No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: July 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The entrance/exit door was locked during operating hours.
745.651(2)(A) - Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 13, 2022 · Correction verified: July 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The employee list has not been validated every three months. The employee list was last validated on 4/06/22.
746.1203(6) - Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: July 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was using her cell phone while caring for a group of children. A caregiver was preparing lunch meal while caring for a group of children.
746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: July 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was 7-year-old child mixed with a group of 9 infants. The youngest infant is 3 months old.
746.3417(1) - Children Handwashing Before Eating
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: July 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The children did not wash their hands before eating. The caregiver reported using hand sanitizer.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: July 14, 2022 · Correction verified: July 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The infant feeding instructions for 4 infants was not updated.
746.3701(8) - Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: July 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
There was a bucket of dirty water accessible to the 2-year-old group of children.
746.2407 - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: July 12, 2022 · Correction verified: July 20, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six infants were not securely strapped in their seat at the feeding table.
December 27, 2021 · Inspection · No citations
November 15, 2021 · Inspection · 5 citations
746.5211 - Emergency Lighting
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · 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.
746.5537(a)(4) - Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: November 15, 2021 · Correction verified: November 18, 2021 · 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.
746.603(a)(8) - Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The sign in and out log was not maintained. Corrected at Inspection: The times and initials were placed for those who had not been sign in.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 17, 2021 · Correction verified: November 18, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three children records were missing a copy of their Immunizations.
746.2205(a)(1) - Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: November 17, 2021 · Correction verified: November 16, 2021 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The activity plans posted in the operation were not maintained with currents dates.
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- 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.