The Little Classroom LLC

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Provider details

City / County / ZIP: McAllen / Hidalgo / 78504
Street address: 2411 Buddy Owens Ave
Phone: (956) 575-6624
Capacity: 41
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: January 18, 2022
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 May 8, 2026.

The same records list 3 cited deficiencies dated May 8, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 2 Medium High, 1 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 0 corrected at inspection, 3 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 3 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 3 cited deficiencies for The Little Classroom LLC in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (2 Medium High, 1 Medium).

Records list 4 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-05-08.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	0
Medium High	2
Medium	1
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

2026-05-08 · 746.1305(a)(1) · Medium

Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages

A caregiver counted in ratio is missing pre-service training topics.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-11

2026-05-08 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High

Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface

The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed torn in several places.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-11

2026-05-08 · 746.3407 · Medium High

Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment

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.

Correction date recorded: 2026-05-18

Full citation history from HHSC (38)

2026-05-08 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-18. Correction verified: 2026-05-18.
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.
2026-05-08 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-11. Correction verified: 2026-05-11.
The diaper changing mat in the infant room was observed torn in several places.
2026-05-08 · 746.1305(a)(1) · Medium
Pre-service Training- Developmental Stages
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-05-11. Correction verified: 2026-05-11.
A caregiver counted in ratio is missing pre-service training topics.
2023-08-11 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-18. Correction verified: 2023-08-18.
Training certificates for the caregivers were not available for review.
2023-07-27 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-31. Correction verified: 2023-08-11.
Training records for the caregivers were not available for review.
2023-07-27 · 746.2409(a)(2) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Cribs - Snug Fitting Sheets
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-07-27. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2023-07-27 · 746.3503(a) · Medium High
Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean Surface
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-28. Correction verified: 2023-08-11.
The diaper changing mat used for the infants had two areas torn.
2023-07-27 · 746.801(11) · Medium High
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Fire Inspection Report, Including Written Approval for Above/Below Ground Level Care
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-31. Correction verified: 2023-08-11.
The current fire inspection was not available for review.
2023-07-27 · 746.3401(a) · Medium High
Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-18. Correction verified: 2023-08-01.
The childcare operation did not have a current health inspection. Last inspection conducted was on 6/17/22.
2023-07-27 · 746.3407(9) · Medium High
Floors, ceilings and Walls in Good Repair and Clean
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-07-31. Correction verified: 2023-08-11.
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.
2023-03-29 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-31. Correction verified: 2023-04-04.
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.
2023-03-29 · 746.801(5) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' Attendance
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-03-30. Correction verified: 2023-04-04.
Director has not completed a time sheet for the last three months.
2023-03-29 · 745.651(2)(A) · Medium
Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-03-29. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-12-14 · 746.1309(a) · Medium
Documented Annual Training Area - 24 Hours Required
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-23. Correction verified: 2022-12-23.
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.
2022-12-14 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-23. Correction verified: 2022-12-29.
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.
2022-12-14 · 746.5617(a)(5) · High
Required Equipment in Vehicles - Fire Extinguisher
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-12-16. Correction verified: 2022-12-21.
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.
2022-11-08 · 746.5205(1) · Medium High
Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 Minutes
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-11-11. Correction verified: 2022-11-10.
There was no fire drill conducted for the month of August, September, and October 2022.
2022-11-08 · 746.603(a)(8) · Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-11-08. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2022-08-09 · 746.2911 · Medium High
Adequate Lighting During Naptime
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-09. Correction verified: 2022-08-19.
There was no appropriate lighting in the infant room during nap time.
2022-08-09 · 746.1613(a)(7) · Medium High
Naptime Child/Caregiver Ratio - Required Additional Employees
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-09. Correction verified: 2022-08-19.
There was no additional employee in the building during nap time.
2022-08-09 · 746.2909(4) · Medium High
Arrangement of Napping Equipment - Provides Access to Walkway
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-09. Correction verified: 2022-08-19.
There were was not enough space in between the children's mats during nap time.
2022-08-09 · 746.1601 · Medium High
Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-09. Correction verified: 2022-08-19.
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.
2022-08-05 · 746.1203(4) · High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Supervision of Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-09-27. Correction verified: 2022-10-05.
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.
2022-07-20 · 745.641 · High
AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-20. Correction verified: 2022-07-21.
A potential employee had access to a group of children without a background check.
2022-07-12 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-14. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
The infant feeding instructions for 4 infants was not updated.
2022-07-12 · 746.3701(8) · High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
There was a bucket of dirty water accessible to the 2-year-old group of children.
2022-07-12 · 746.1605 · Medium High
Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
There was 7-year-old child mixed with a group of 9 infants. The youngest infant is 3 months old.
2022-07-12 · 746.1203(6) · Medium High
Responsibilities of Caregivers - Free of other activities
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
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.
2022-07-12 · 745.651(2)(A) · Medium
Background Check Validation ? Every 3 months each operation, other than a licensed, registered, or listed home, must validate current list
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-13. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
The employee list has not been validated every three months. The employee list was last validated on 4/06/22.
2022-07-12 · 746.3417(1) · Medium High
Children Handwashing Before Eating
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
The children did not wash their hands before eating. The caregiver reported using hand sanitizer.
2022-07-12 · 746.2207(a) · Medium
Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under Two
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
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.
2022-07-12 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
Six infants were not securely strapped in their seat at the feeding table.
2022-07-12 · 746.5209(c) · High
No Blocked or Locked Doors as Exits
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-07-12. Correction verified: 2022-07-20.
The entrance/exit door was locked during operating hours.
2021-11-15 · 746.603(a)(8) · Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
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.
2021-11-15 · 746.2205(a)(1) · Medium
Written Activity Plan - Group Name and Dates
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-17. Correction verified: 2021-11-16.
The activity plans posted in the operation were not maintained with currents dates.
2021-11-15 · 746.5211 · Medium High
Emergency Lighting
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2021-11-15. Correction verified: Not recorded.
There was no Emergency Lighting in the toddler classroom. Corrected at Inspection: A flashlight was placed in the classroom.
2021-11-15 · 746.5537(a)(4) · Medium High
Electronic or Battery-Operated CO System-Document Tests, New Battery Installation and Name of Responsible Employee
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-15. Correction verified: 2021-11-18.
There was no documentation to indicate the monthly testing of the Carbon Monoxide.
2021-11-15 · 746.603(a)(4) · Medium
Children's Records - Immunizations
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2021-11-17. Correction verified: 2021-11-18.
Three children records were missing a copy of their Immunizations.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=1382811

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Provider data fetched: October 10, 2026.