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Little Scholars Educational Child 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: 2404 BROCK ST STE 5, Mission, TX 78572
County: Hidalgo County
Phone: (956) 599-9140
Licensed to serve: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Licensed capacity: 81 children
State ID (HHSC operation number): 1786223
Permit: Full Permit, issued April 5, 2024
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 1786223 on the search page).
Inspection history
From November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026
- 11 inspections
- 15 citations from these visits (risk level: High 3, Medium High 8, Medium 4)
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 October 13, 2023 to April 8, 2026, newest first: 12 visits and 18 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 8, 2026 · Inspection · No citations
March 31, 2026 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual Certification
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 7, 2026 · Correction verified: April 8, 2026 · 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.
746.2426(a)(1) - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive Device
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 31, 2026 · Correction verified: April 8, 2026 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
An infant-age child under 12mo was observed asleep in a rocker. Note: During inspection child was removed from rocker and the child's assigned crib was moved into the room.
April 29, 2025 · Inspection · No citations
April 8, 2025 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.1609 - Maximum Group Size 13 or More Children
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: April 8, 2025 · Correction verified: April 29, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
Two caregivers were provided care for 11 children ages 2mo-12mo, SAG 0-11mo. Maximum group size was over by one child. Note: Plans to convert a room into a second infant room were discussed with provider during inspection.
746.501(a)(18)(A) - Written Operational Policies - Benefits
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2025 · Correction verified: April 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Operational Policies were reviewed and the following information is missing: (18) Outdoor and Physical activity policy (a) benefits (c) type of physical activity (f) outdoor play weather criteria (g) outdoor play during extreme weather; (20) Parent's rights; (27) Health checks; (28) Employee vaccine preventable diseases policy.
746.1111 - Education Outside of U.S.
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: April 22, 2025 · Correction verified: April 24, 2025 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): No
Inspector's notes (as published)
One out of ten staff files reviewed is missing the translation of a foreign diploma.
November 12, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
October 28, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3701 - Safety - Areas Free From Hazards
Risk level: Medium High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four electrical outlets accessible to children did not have childproof covers in a toddler room. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as childproof covers were placed into the electrical outlets.
746.3407(12) - Mark Cleaning Supplies, Toxic Materials; Keep Separate from Food and Inaccessible to Children
Risk level: High · Corrected during the visit · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Several bottles of cleaning supplies were stored under a sink without a safety latch in a toddler room. The cleaning supplies observed were disinfecting wipes, carpet cleaners, and all purpose cleaner. This posed a hazard as the cleaning supplies were accessible to children. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as a safety latch for the sink cabinet door was installed preventing access to children.
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 28, 2024 · Correction verified: November 12, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
A group of children of varying ages uncluding children under the age of 24 months were observed watching television during the breakfast time.
March 27, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
March 18, 2024 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.2405(2) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib for Each Non-walking Infant Younger Than 12 Months of Age
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 20, 2024 · Correction verified: March 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Three cribs were observed with chipped paint.
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: March 25, 2024 · Correction verified: March 26, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The ceiling tiles in three classrooms were observed with water stains.
February 7, 2024 · Inspection · No citations
January 25, 2024 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3407(6) - Empty Water Play Tables, Sanitize Water Play Toys, Wash Hands Before Using
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 25, 2024 · Correction verified: February 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Four water play tables were observed with standing water in the outdoor playground. Insects were observed in the water accessible to children. Note: This was addressed with the director and the water play tables were emptied.
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 clear plastic covering the diaper changing mat in the toddler room had a tear. Liner pads were also used to cover the diaper changing mat. A dark stain was observed on the liner pads. Note: This was CORRECTED during the inspection as the plastic cover and liner pads were removed from the diaper changing mat.
746.3317(7) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - No Foods That Present Choking Risk
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: January 25, 2024 · Correction verified: February 7, 2024 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Pretzels were served as part of the afternoon snack to toddler children. This posed a safety hazard as pretzels present a risk of choking.
December 21, 2023 · Inspection · 2 citations
746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 27, 2023 · Correction verified: December 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The emergency preparedness plan reviewed was missing the operation procedures The staff responsibility in a sheltering/lock-down emergency for the orderly movement of children to a designated location within the center where children should gather
746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: December 27, 2023 · Correction verified: December 27, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
The outdoor playground fence was observed with peeling paint. This posed a safety hazard as the peeling paint was accessible to children. A hole that measured 2x1 inches was observed on a wall in the outdoor playground accessible to children. A carpet seam binder was missing nails and was lifted this posed a tripping and safety hazard for children.
October 13, 2023 · Inspection · 3 citations
746.3407(9) - Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Risk level: Medium High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 20, 2023 · Correction verified: October 17, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
Several ceiling tiles in a toddler room were observed with brown like water stains. Ceiling tiles in the toddler restroom and pre-k room restroom were damaged as parts of the ceiling tiles were missing and the air vent piece was hanging from the ceiling.
746.201(1) - Policies Comply with Rules
Risk level: High · Correct-by date in the state file: October 20, 2023 · Correction verified: October 17, 2023 · 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)(4) - Children's Records - Immunizations
Risk level: Medium · Correct-by date in the state file: October 20, 2023 · Correction verified: October 20, 2023 · Inspector gave guidance (technical assistance): Yes
Inspector's notes (as published)
1 of 6 children's immunization records reviewed was not current.
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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.