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Childcare center · Mission, TX
Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care
A licensed child care center in Mission, Texas, with its state inspection history from Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed child care center
Address: 1909 W MILE 3 RD STE 100-300, Mission, TX 78573
County: Hidalgo County
Phone: (956) 997-0552
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 49 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1692028
Permit: Full Permit, issued August 5, 2019
On corrective action (HHSC): No
On adverse action (HHSC): No
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Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 9 inspections
- 1 investigation
- 12 citations from these visits (risk level: Medium High 2, Medium 10)
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 April 20, 2022 to March 18, 2026, newest first: 18 visits and 24 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.
March 18, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
February 5, 2026 · Inspection · 6 citations
746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 16, 2026 · Correction verified: February 16, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
There were no time sheets available for review for the director and two caregivers.
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The Children's products certification form was not current. The date on the form was 9/12/2024. Note: The children's products certification form was updated during inspection.
746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by Manufacturer
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 5, 2026 · Correction verified: March 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant sitting at a kidney table did not have the safety straps fastened.
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 13, 2026 · Correction verified: February 13, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 of 6 children's records reviewed was missing the child's updated immunization record.
746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer Children
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 5, 2026 · Correction verified: March 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A caregiver was caring for 8 children of varying ages in the infant room during naptime. The ages of the children were two infants between 12-17 months of age, two toddler children, three pre-k children, and one school aged child. According to the ratio chart when 12 or fewer children are in care two caregivers are required to supervise the group of children due to the ages of the children. Note: A second caregiver stepped into the infant room during the inspection.
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary Holders
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 5, 2026 · Correction verified: March 18, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant was served their afternoon snack on a bare table. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and a napkin was provided to place the snack on.
February 12, 2025 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The diaper changing mat used in the infant room had a polyester cover. The cover created the surface of the mat to become absorbent and hard to sanitize. Note: This was corrected during the inspection as the cover was removed from the diaper changing mat.
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete Kit
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 13, 2025 · Correction verified: February 13, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The firs-aid kit in both transportation vehicles were missing a thermometer, and scissors. The first-aid kit available in the center was missing tweezers.
May 2, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 21, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 20, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
February 5, 2024 · Inspection · 4 citations
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 12, 2024 · Correction verified: February 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six children's files were reviewed. All files are missing the updated water activities information including the children's ability to swim details and special care information. Three out of six files reviewed are missing updated immunization records.
746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play Daily
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 6, 2024 · Correction verified: February 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Infant-age children have not particpated in outdoor play.
746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke Detectors
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Last fire drill and smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguisher checks were documented 12/14/2023. Per provider checks and fire drill were conducted on 1/25/2024 but were not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the fire drill and checks from 01/2024.
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: February 19, 2024 · Correction verified: February 20, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Six staff files were reviewed and the following information was not available for review at the time of inspection: -Transportation training for Director -16 to 24 hour of pre-service training for 3 caregivers - 1 to 4 hours of annual trainings for 2 caregivers including trainings of safe sleep and abuse/neglect
January 29, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 4, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 2, 2024 · Investigation · No citations
October 30, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 27, 2023 · Investigation · 3 citations
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or Exploited
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2023 · Correction verified: October 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation.
746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child Unattended
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2023 · Correction verified: October 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unattended in a vehicle.
746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time out
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 25, 2023 · Correction verified: October 30, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined staff place children in highchairs as a form of discipline.
August 21, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
August 15, 2023 · Investigation (the program reported it to the state) · No citations
March 9, 2023 · Inspection · No citations
February 24, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work Space
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: February 24, 2023 · Correction verified: March 9, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Some of the napping mats were touching each other leaving insufficient space for staff to walk in between the mats.
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training Hours
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: March 1, 2023 · Correction verified: February 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Training on SIDS / Shaken Baby was not available for review for two out of six staff training records evaluated during the inspection.
May 19, 2022 · Inspection · No citations
April 20, 2022 · Inspection · 7 citations
746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: May 11, 2022 · Correction verified: May 19, 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: May 4, 2022 · Correction verified: May 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.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Upon arrival the TV in the toddler room was on and playing about indoor skydiving. There were children ages 18mo-2yo in the classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when TV was turned off.
746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2022 · Correction verified: May 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Feeding instructions for a child no yet eating table food were last reviewed and signed by parent on 02/28/2022.
746.603(a) - Children's Records Maintained
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 25, 2022 · Correction verified: May 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Five children's records were reviewed. One files is missing emergency contact name, address and telephone number. A second file is missing immunization records and emergency food allergy plan and/or statement child no longer has a food allergy.
745.621(b)(3) - Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX check
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 21, 2022 · Correction verified: April 21, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The role of a volunteer changed to an employee role two months ago. Operation has not submitted a renewal background check with the employee's current role.
746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of Children
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 21, 2022 · Correction verified: May 19, 2022 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Transportation binder taken during routes is missing list of the children being transported, authorization to be transported and receive medical attention during emergencies and children's emergency contact other than the parent.
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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.