Little Stars Learning Center, LLC

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: Rio Grande City / Starr / 78582
Street address: 304 N Mariposa St
Phone: (956) 487-8013
Capacity: 68
Ages served: Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours / Days: 07:00 AM-06:00 PM / Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri
Permit type: Full Permit
Permit issued: April 24, 2013
Operation status:: Active
Corrective action: HHSC lists: No
Adverse action: HHSC lists: No
Temporarily closed: HHSC lists: No

Corrective action means HHSC requires steps to address compliance concerns; see the official HHSC record for details.

Adverse action means HHSC has taken enforcement action affecting an operation’s permit or ability to operate; see the official HHSC record for details.

Summary of state inspection records

Texas HHSC records list 4 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated July 7, 2026.

The same records list 7 cited deficiencies dated August 30, 2024 to July 7, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 High, 3 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 2 corrected at inspection, 5 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 5 of these citations.

The official HHSC record has the full inspection history and the latest information.

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Summary of the record

This summary is generated automatically from public HHSC records. It restates the official record and may lag behind it. The official state record is the authoritative source: official HHSC record.

Texas Health and Human Services records list 7 cited deficiencies for Little Stars Learning Center, LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 High, 3 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 4 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-07-07.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	2
Medium High	3
Medium	2
Medium Low	0
Low	0
Unknown	0

HHSC assigns each standard a risk weight from Low to High. A deficiency is a finding that a minimum standard was not met.

Recent citations in the summary window

2026-07-07 · 746.1309(c) · Medium

Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment

4 out of 6 staff files reviewed are missing training in child maltreatment.

Correction date recorded: 2026-07-10

2026-07-07 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High

Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes

Last fire drill conducetd was March 18, 2026. The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of April, May or June. *A fire drill was conducted during inspection*

Corrected at inspection

2025-07-25 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High

Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required

3 out of 6 employee records reviewed are missing the following: 1) SIDS/Brain Developments/SBS, Hazardous materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency prepardness, Building safety, Communicable diseases 2) Transportation 3) SIDS/Brain Developments/SBS, Allergies, Building saefty,…

Correction date recorded: 2025-08-01

Full citation history from HHSC (20)

2026-07-07 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2026-07-07. Correction verified: Not recorded.
Last fire drill conducetd was March 18, 2026. The operation did not conduct a fire drill for the month of April, May or June. *A fire drill was conducted during inspection*
2026-07-07 · 746.1309(c) · Medium
Documented Annual Training - 1 hour in Prevention, Recognition and Reporting of child maltreatment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-07-10. Correction verified: 2026-07-10.
4 out of 6 staff files reviewed are missing training in child maltreatment.
2025-07-25 · 746.301(7) · High
Notification of Additional Services Offered
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-25. Correction verified: 2025-08-01.
5 out of 9 after-school children were observed in an inflatable pool at the operation with an unknown height of water. The operation does not provide pool/water activities.
2025-07-25 · 746.1301(a)(3)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric First Aid with Rescue Breathing
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-01. Correction verified: 2025-07-29.
1 out of 6 employee files reviewed is missing a current First Aid and CPR training.
2025-07-25 · 746.5015(a) · High
Safety Requirements for Sprinkler Play - Not Used On or Near Hard, Slippery Surface
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2025-07-25. Correction verified: Not recorded.
5 out of 9 after-school children were observed in an inflatable pool at the operation with an unknown height of water on a concreate surface. *This was corrected at inspection when the children were removed from the inflatable pool and the inflatable pool was removed from the outdoor area.
2025-07-25 · 746.1309(d) · Medium High
Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-08-01. Correction verified: 2025-08-01.
3 out of 6 employee records reviewed are missing the following: 1) SIDS/Brain Developments/SBS, Hazardous materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency prepardness, Building safety, Communicable diseases 2) Transportation 3) SIDS/Brain Developments/SBS, Allergies, Building saefty, Communicable diseases. Transportation.
2024-08-30 · 746.501(a)(18)(G) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Plan for extreme weather conditions
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2024-09-06. Correction verified: 2024-09-12.
Operational polices was missing updated information.
2023-10-03 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-10-03. Correction verified: 2023-10-11.
Observed one caregiver with 8 children for age group 0-11months. CORRECTED: when extra staff member arrived to the operation to be in infant room.
2023-09-05 · 746.1703 · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - Combining Ages With 12 or Fewer Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-05. Correction verified: 2023-10-03.
Obeserved operation with a total of 14 children in care, a 3 yr old in a classrooom with a 2 month old infant combining smallest child with another child over 18 months of age.
2022-09-13 · 746.605(12) · High
Required Admission Information - Emergency Medical Authorization
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-14. Correction verified: 2022-09-14.
Two out of four files reviewed were missing Authorization for Emergency Medical Attention information.
2022-09-13 · 746.901(4) · Medium Low
Required Personnel Records - Required Affidavit
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-20. Correction verified: 2022-09-20.
Two employee records reviewed to be missing a notarized affidavit.
2022-09-13 · 746.501(a)(18) · Medium
Written Operational Policies - Promotion of Physical Activity
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-16. Correction verified: 2022-09-16.
Policies were missing physical activity updates to their policies.
2022-09-13 · 746.4135(b) · Medium
Children's Products- Annual Certification
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-14. Correction verified: 2022-09-14.
Children's Product certification was last reviewed on 3/1/21
2022-03-07 · 746.303(b) · Medium Low
Report Number of Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-03-09. Correction verified: 2022-03-07.
A review of the Employees Who Left Employment in 2021 data from February 23, 2022, revealed that the center had not reported the number of employees who left employment in 2021 by February 22, 2022, as required.
2021-10-13 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-13. Correction verified: 2021-10-29.
In the infant room; one caregiver was caring for seven children ages of 10mo-12mo. Specified age group was 0-11mo, room was over ratio by 3 children. In the lunch room; two caregivers were caring for 14 children ages 13mo-5yo. Age difference between youngest and oldest child was greater than 18months.
2021-10-13 · 746.5202(1) · Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down procedures
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-20. Correction verified: 2021-10-29.
Operation has an understanding of what steps to take during an emergency, however, operation does not have an written emergency prepardness plan.
2021-10-13 · 746.5619 · Medium High
Plan to Handle Transportation Emergencies
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-20. Correction verified: 2021-10-29.
Operation does not have a written transportation emergency plan.
2021-10-13 · 746.1315(a) · Medium High
Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric first aid with rescue breathing and choking.
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-27. Correction verified: 2021-10-29.
One out of four staff training records reviewed is missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.
2021-10-13 · 746.1309(e) · Medium
Documented Annual Training- Required Content
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-27. Correction verified: 2021-10-29.
Two out of four staff training records reviewed are missing training on hazardous materials.
2021-10-13 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-10-20. Correction verified: 2021-10-29.
Last fire drill was conducted and documented on 08/06/2021.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1092994

Records reflect only deficiencies published by the state after due process. This page does not rate or rank providers. Check the official record for the latest information.

Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.