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Texas records · HIDALGO County · ELSA

Little Apple Learning Center

Licensed Center in ELSA, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued October 26, 2018

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
701 E EDINBURG AVE SUITE G, ELSA, TX 78543
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
October 26, 2018
Operation number
1662612
Licensed capacity
62 children
Ages served
Infant,Toddler,Pre-Kindergarten,School
Schedule
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thu,Fri · 07:00 AM-06:00 PM
Conditions on permit
NO

The record at a glance

Inspections on record12
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record0
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,764
Citations recorded25
Record coversAugust 1, 2022 – April 23, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High5
Medium High10
Medium10

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionApril 23, 20263 citations recorded3 of 647 standards cited at this visit
746.1309(d) - Documented Annual Training - Caregivers of Children Under 24 Months RequiredRisk level: Medium High
Three out five employee records reviewed are missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, allergic reactions, medication administration communicable diseases, emergency preparedness, one hour of abuse and neglect, and one hour covering sids, shaken bay syndrome, early childhood brain development for their completed annual year.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1301(a)(4)(A) - Training Requirements for Employees, Caregivers, and Directors - Pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
One out of the five employee records reviewed does not have a current CPR/First Aid training, last one expired 8/2024.

Correction verified by the state on April 27, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1311(e) - Director Annual Training - Additional required topicsRisk level: Medium
Director was missing the following required trainings hazardous materials, building safety, emergency preparedness, allergic reactions, medication administration, and communicable diseases for the annual year 9/18/24-9/18/26.

Correction verified by the state on May 1, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionApril 30, 2025No citation recorded at this visit0 of 617 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 16, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 645 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 339 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMay 23, 20231 citation recorded1 of 433 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
One of our six children's files reviewed is missing immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on May 25, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMarch 1, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 16, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 7, 20232 citations recorded2 of 251 standards cited at this visit
746.2405(3) - Infant Care Area Furnishings and Equipment - Crib, Cot, or Bed for Each Walking InfantRisk level: Medium
There were 6 children present in the infant room and 5 play-yards set up in the room. Play-yards are labeled by numbers. Play-yard #1 was being used by a child not matching the list posted.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2426 - Infant May Not Sleep in a Restrictive DeviceRisk level: High
Two infant age children were asleep in rockers. One of them was covered with a blanket.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionNovember 10, 20221 citation recorded1 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Pre-Service Training

Correction verified by the state on December 6, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionOctober 27, 20227 citations recorded7 of 231 standards cited at this visit
746.2421(a) - Written Feeding Instructions - Signed and Dated by Parent or Health-Care ProfessionalRisk level: Medium
Infant Feeding Instructions for four children not yet eating table food were not available for review.

Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium
Four out of the four files requested for review were not available at the time of inspection.

Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901 - Required Personnel RecordsRisk level: Medium
Three out of four staff files reviewed are missing information including: -Annual Training -Transportation Training -Hired Date -Statements regarding Personnel and Center Policies -Pre-Service Training -Affidavit

Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2203(b) - Written Activity Plans - Plan Followed by CaregiverRisk level: Medium
Per Daily Schedule infant-age children participate in outdoor play. Infant children were not observed participacing in outdoor play during inspection.

Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1601 - Child/ Caregiver Ratio - 13 or More ChildrenRisk level: Medium High
One caregiver was providing care for five children ages 14mo, 9mo, 5mo, 3mo and 2mo.

Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5101(a) - Annual Fire Inspection - Before Initial Permit Issued and Every 12 MonthsRisk level: High
Last fire inspection was conducted on 8/12/2021.

Correction verified by the state on November 10, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
Three out of four staff training records reviewed have expired or are missing Pediatric First Aid / CPR Training.

Correction verified by the state on November 9, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 16, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 4 standards cited at this visit
InspectionAugust 1, 202211 citations recorded11 of 580 standards cited at this visit
746.4503(b) - Cots, Beds, Mats Labeled With Child's NameRisk level: Medium
Play-yards in the infant room are labeled by numbers, however, the assignment list posted is blank. Children nap in solid colors mats, not all mats are labeled with the children's names or assigned numbers while some are labeled but have diferentiate names. There is not a system to differentiate the floor from the child side.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2415(b) - AP Cribs - Only Snug Fitting Sheet and Crib Mattress Cover Allowed if Infant Younger than 12 Months of AgeRisk level: High
A nine month of old child was observed asleep in play-yard with a blanket. A two month old child was observed asleep in a rocker with a blanket.

Correction verified by the state on August 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1315(b) - Each Caregiver and the Director Must Have Current Training in pediatric CPRRisk level: Medium High
Three out of five staff training records reviewed are missing pediatric first aid and CPR training.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022.

746.5105 - Corrections Made to Fire InspectionRisk level: High
Fire Inspection Report dated 8/12/2021 requested for fire alarm to be tagged by Fire Protech. Most recent tag in panel box is dated 5/18/2021.

Correction verified by the state on August 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.641 - AP Background check results - Must receive notification prior to allowing subject to be present at your operationRisk level: High
An employee was present at the operation and caring for children without prior background check eligibility notice.

Correction verified by the state on August 2, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3407 - Maintenance of Building, Grounds and EquipmentRisk level: Medium High
AC vent in the kitchen has build up dust, three baby roaches were observed on the kitchen cabinet and there is garbage in the play-ground. Two expired mayonnaises were observed in the kitchen.

Correction verified by the state on August 16, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5202(1) - Emergency Preparedness Plan - Evacuation, relocation, and sheltering/lock-down proceduresRisk level: Medium High
Emergency Preparedness Plan is missing lock down and severe weather procedures. Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Diagrams posted do not have the two exit routes required. Diagrams in the toddler and prek room are not posted within children's view.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5205(1) - Fire Drill Monthly - Exit in 3 MinutesRisk level: Medium High
Last fire drill, CO detector and fire extinguisher checks were conducted and documented on 1/10/2022.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5305 - Mounting of Fire ExtinguishersRisk level: Medium High
Fire extinguishers are on the kitchen floor and not mounted.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
Three out of six children's files reviewed are missing immuization records.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4901(a) - Active Play Surfacing In Use Zones - Loose Fill or Unitary SurfacingRisk level: Medium High
There is a crawl and climb caterpillar in the playground. There is no surfacing surrounding the structure nor required use zone space.

Correction verified by the state on August 8, 2022.

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