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Little Dreamers Learning Academy

Mcallen, Texas. The state’s inspection record for this operation, from Texas Health and Human Services Child Care Regulation, in plain English.

2 state inspections, last 2 years
10 deficiencies on the state’s summary
7 high or medium-high risk
June 10, 2026 most recent inspection

The operation

Type
Licensed child care center
State permit
Full Permit, issued November 28, 2011
Capacity
82 children
Ages served
Infant, Toddler, Pre-Kindergarten, School
Hours
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun · 06:45 AM-11:00 PM
Accepts child care subsidies
Yes
Conditions on the permit
No
Corrective action listed
No
Adverse action listed
No
Temporarily closed
No
State operation number
1345006

Where

1801 S 5th St Ste 106
Mcallen, TX 78503

Deficiencies by risk level

  • High 1
  • Medium-high 6
  • Medium 3
  • Medium-low 0
  • Low 0

The state’s own summary counts for this operation, as published in the HHSC operations file.

Citations on the record

Each standard the state found not met, newest first, with its risk level and when it was corrected.

InspectionRiskStandardCorrected
July 19, 2023Medium High746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More Children
State’s note: “Child/Caregiver ratio was deficient by 1 child in the toddler classroom. There were 12 children with a Specified Age Group of 2 years old, under the care of 1 caregiver. NOTE: Child/Caregiver ratio was corrected by a second caregiver joining the classroom.”
July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023Medium High746.1315(b)(1) - CPR Training and Recertification Adhere to Guidelines-skill based
State’s note: “Two caregivers had expired CPR and 1st aid trainings. 8 caregiver files were reviewed. Caregiver #1 Training expired 2/2023. Caregiver #2 Training expired 12/2022.”
July 31, 2023
July 19, 2023Medium High746.3317(8) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Cover All Stored Food
State’s note: “Food was observed uncovered in the refrigerator to include a plate with pasta, cut pineapple, three sandwiches, and a cut banana. NOTE: Food was removed and thrown away by Director during the inspection.”
July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023High745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operation
State’s note: “An individual with a pending background check was observed caring for children in the infant classroom. Individual was counted in child/caregiver ratio. The operation hs not received notification from the CBCU that this individual's background check is eligible. NOTE: Individual left the operation during the inspection and a second caregiver joined the …”
July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023Medium High746.3701(1) - Safety - Electrical Outlets Covered
State’s note: “Three electrical outlets were observed without a cover and within reach of children as observed during the inspection. One outlet was in the infant classroom, the other outlets were in the pre-k classroom but toddlers were present. NOTE: Electrical outlets were covered during the inspection.”
July 19, 2023
November 18, 2022Medium High746.1605 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 18 Months Difference in Age
State’s note: “A 14 month old infant was in the same group of children as a 4 year old, under the care of 1 caregiver.”
November 18, 2022
November 18, 2022Medium746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
State’s note: “3 children were observed to be using electronic devices for purposes not related to planned activities. NOTE: This was corrected by devices being put away and caregiver transitioning to a planned activity.”
November 18, 2022
September 29, 2022Medium746.2207(c)(1) - Screen Time Activities - Related to Planned Activities
State’s note: “Children were watching a movie (cartoon) not related to planned activities while in care at the operation. NOTE: Television was turned off by caregiver. Planned activities were resumed.”
September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022Medium High746.3207(3) - Nighttime Requirements - Cot, Bed or Mattress for 18 mos or older
State’s note: “A child was observed asleep on the floor during nighttime hours of operation. NOTE: This was corrected during inspection. Child was provided with a sleeping mat.”
September 29, 2022
September 29, 2022Medium746.901 - Required Personnel Records
State’s note: “Personnel record for one out of two records reviewed was incomplete.”
October 6, 2022

Recent inspections and visits

How many times has the state inspected Little Dreamers Learning Academy?

Texas HHSC's file lists 2 inspections in the last two years, the most recent on June 10, 2026. 0 of the inspections and other visits in that period are marked as having found a deficiency.

Does Little Dreamers Learning Academy have deficiencies on its record?

The state's summary for this operation lists 10: 1 high-risk, 6 medium-high-risk, 3 medium-risk. Each one is listed below with its date and whether it was corrected.

Is this a rating?

No. This page shows the State of Texas's own public records, summarized. It is not a rating, a review or our opinion. Ask the operation or HHSC about anything here.

About this record. Public record from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, Child Care Regulation: the operations file, the inspections file and the non-compliance file on data.texas.gov, read daily. We summarize the state’s counts and quote its words; we don’t rate, rank or review anyone. For the official record or a complaint, go to HHSC Child Care Regulation. Is this your operation, and is something wrong? Tell us.

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