Little Rockets Academy

Licensed Center

Provider details

City / County / ZIP: McAllen / Hidalgo / 78504
Street address: 5201 N Ware Rd
Phone: (956) 322-8122
Capacity: 70
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 7, 2010
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 3 inspections dated between October 10, 2023 and October 10, 2026.

The most recent inspection in these records is dated June 18, 2026.

The same records list 7 cited deficiencies dated August 2, 2024 to June 18, 2026 (HHSC risk levels: 5 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Correction status recorded by HHSC: 1 corrected at inspection, 6 with a correction date recorded, 0 with no correction date recorded.

HHSC lists a verified correction date for 6 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 Rockets Academy in the 3 years before October 10, 2026 (5 Medium High, 2 Medium).

Records list 3 inspections in this window. Most recent inspection: 2026-06-18.

HHSC risk weights of citations
Risk weight	Citations
High	0
Medium High	5
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

2026-06-18 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High

Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training

The director and 2 employees lack up to date transportation training.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-25

2026-06-18 · 746.603(a) · Medium

Children's Records Maintained

2 out of 8 children's files reviewed were not available for review.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-25

2026-06-18 · 746.3403 · Medium High

Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection

A copy of the most recent annual sanitation inspection was not observed at the childcare center.

Correction date recorded: 2026-06-25

Full citation history from HHSC (18)

2026-06-18 · 746.5103 · Medium High
Documentation of Fire Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-25. Correction verified: 2026-06-25.
A copy of the most recent fire inspection was not obserevd at the operation.
2026-06-18 · 746.1301(a)(5)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - 24 Annual training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-25. Correction verified: 2026-06-25.
6 out of 8 staff files reviewed are missing trainings, including trainings on the following topics: Child Maltreatment, Transportation, Hazardous Materials, Allergies, Medication, Emergency Preparedness, Communicable Diseases, SIDS.
2026-06-18 · 746.3403 · Medium High
Documentation of Annual Sanitation Inspection
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-25. Correction verified: 2026-06-18.
A copy of the most recent annual sanitation inspection was not observed at the childcare center.
2026-06-18 · 746.603(a) · Medium
Children's Records Maintained
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-25. Correction verified: 2026-06-18.
2 out of 8 children's files reviewed were not available for review.
2026-06-18 · 746.1301(a)(7)(A) · Medium High
Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Transportation training
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2026-06-25. Correction verified: 2026-06-25.
The director and 2 employees lack up to date transportation training.
2025-07-16 · 746.5205(4) · Medium
Documentation of Drills
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2025-07-23. Correction verified: 2025-07-23.
The last severe weather and lock down drill documented was 1/8/24.
2024-08-02 · 746.603(a)(8) · Medium High
Tracking System or Sign-in and Sign-out Logs
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2024-08-02. 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.
2023-08-30 · 746.2407 · Medium High
Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment -Use of Safety Straps
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-30. Correction verified: 2023-09-12.
An infant was not securely strapped on the high chair.
2023-08-16 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-18. Correction verified: 2023-08-30.
An infant who is formula fed did not have a current infant feeding instruction form.
2023-08-16 · 746.1316(a) · Medium High
Transportation Safety Training -Director and Employee Complete 2 Hours Annually
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-08-18. Correction verified: 2023-08-30.
Director did not have a current annual transportation training.
2023-08-16 · 746.4503(b) · Medium
Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's Name
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-08-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The mats used by the children during naptime were labeled with a number but there was no list of names to the assigned mats. Corrected at Inspection: The list was created for the number/child assigned mats.
2023-08-16 · 746.3701(9) · High
Safety - Bodies of Water Inaccessible to Children
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2023-08-16. Correction verified: Not recorded.
A wading pool in the infant outdoor play area was observed with about an inch of water. Corrected at Inspection: The pool was emptied and removed.
2023-08-16 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-09-08. Correction verified: 2023-09-12.
The outdoor fence was observed damaged and loose.
2023-05-02 · 746.801(3) · Medium
Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Personnel and Training Records
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2023-05-03. Correction verified: 2023-05-04.
Training records were not available for review.
2022-08-22 · 746.2203(a) · Medium
Written Activity Plans
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-24. Correction verified: 2022-09-09.
There was no current activity plan for the preschool and infant group.
2022-08-22 · 746.2421(b) · Medium
Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 Days
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-23. Correction verified: 2022-08-26.
There was no current infant feeding instructions for a 5 month old infant. The last infant feeding instructions was from 05/16/22.
2022-08-22 · 746.3407 · Medium High
Maintenance of Building, Grounds and Equipment
Corrected at inspection: No. Correction date: 2022-08-29. Correction verified: 2022-09-09.
The vents in the afterschool classroom were observed with dust and debris. There was floor tile missing in the afterschool classroom. There outdoor play area was observed with 2 used face masks and trash (plastic wrappers & bags) on the ground. There was a water hose that posed a tripping hazard to the children in the outdoor play area.
2022-08-22 · 746.2411(2)(I) · Medium High
Safety Requirements for Play Yards - Label for Each Infant
Corrected at inspection: Yes. Correction date: 2022-08-22. Correction verified: Not recorded.
The infant play yards were not labeled with the infant's name. Corrected at Inspection: The play yards were labeled with the infant's name.

Source: Texas HHSC Child Care Regulation, via data.texas.gov (CC0). See the official record: https://childcare.hhs.texas.gov/Public/InspectionAndComplianceHistory?operationId=518368

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.