Texas records · HIDALGO County · MISSION

Little Harvard Educational Center Preschool and Day Care

Licensed Center in MISSION, Texas · Full Permit · permit issued August 5, 2019

State record presented as of November 5, 2026

Address
1909 W MILE 3 RD STE 100-300, MISSION, TX 78573 4278
Operation type
Licensed Center
Type of issuance
Full Permit
Permit issued
August 5, 2019
Operation number
1692028
Licensed capacity
49 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 record15
Reports (complaints, incidents, self-reports) on record3
Assessments on record0
Standards evaluated across those visits3,239
Citations recorded24
Record coversApril 20, 2022 – March 18, 2026

Citations by the state’s risk levels

High6
Medium High3
Medium15

Visits and findings, newest first

InspectionMarch 18, 2026No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 5, 20266 citations recorded6 of 736 standards cited at this visit
746.3317(6) - Food Service and Preparation Requirement - Use Sanitary HoldersRisk level: Medium High
An infant was served their afternoon snack on a bare table. Note: This was addressed with the caregiver and a napkin was provided to place the snack on.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4501(b) - Chairs - Safety Straps Used if Required by ManufacturerRisk level: Medium
An infant sitting at a kidney table did not have the safety straps fastened.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1701 - Child/Caregiver Ratio - 12 or Fewer ChildrenRisk level: Medium
A caregiver was caring for 8 children of varying ages in the infant room during naptime. The ages of the children were two infants between 12-17 months of age, two toddler children, three pre-k children, and one school aged child. According to the ratio chart when 12 or fewer children are in care two caregivers are required to supervise the group of children due to the ages of the children. Note: A second caregiver stepped into the infant room during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on March 18, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(5) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Employees' AttendanceRisk level: Medium
There were no time sheets available for review for the director and two caregivers.

Correction verified by the state on February 16, 2026.

746.603(a)(4) - Children's Records - ImmunizationsRisk level: Medium
1 of 6 children's records reviewed was missing the child's updated immunization record.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2026. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.4135(b) - Children's Products- Annual CertificationRisk level: Medium
The Children's products certification form was not current. The date on the form was 9/12/2024. Note: The children's products certification form was updated during inspection.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionFebruary 12, 20252 citations recorded2 of 463 standards cited at this visit
746.4003(a) - First Aid Kit - Incomplete KitRisk level: Medium
The firs-aid kit in both transportation vehicles were missing a thermometer, and scissors. The first-aid kit available in the center was missing tweezers.

Correction verified by the state on February 13, 2025. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.3503(a) - Diaper Changing Equipment - Smooth, Non-absorbent, Easy to Clean SurfaceRisk level: Medium High
The diaper changing mat used in the infant room had a polyester cover. The cover created the surface of the mat to become absorbent and hard to sanitize. Note: This was corrected during the inspection as the cover was removed from the diaper changing mat.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 141 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 21, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 66 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 20, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 5, 20244 citations recorded4 of 609 standards cited at this visit
746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium
Six children's files were reviewed. All files are missing the updated water activities information including the children's ability to swim details and special care information. Three out of six files reviewed are missing updated immunization records.

Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.801(10) - Required Records Maintained and Made Available - Safety Documentation for Emergency Drills, Fire Extinguishers, & Smoke DetectorsRisk level: Medium
Last fire drill and smoke/CO detectors and fire extinguisher checks were documented 12/14/2023. Per provider checks and fire drill were conducted on 1/25/2024 but were not documented. Note: This was corrected at inspection when provider documented the fire drill and checks from 01/2024.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2417(1) - Activities for Infants - Outdoor Play DailyRisk level: Medium
Infant-age children have not particpated in outdoor play.

Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursRisk level: Medium
Six staff files were reviewed and the following information was not available for review at the time of inspection: -Transportation training for Director -16 to 24 hour of pre-service training for 3 caregivers - 1 to 4 hours of annual trainings for 2 caregivers including trainings of safe sleep and abuse/neglect

Correction verified by the state on February 20, 2024. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionJanuary 29, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionJanuary 4, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
ReportJanuary 2, 2024No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
InspectionOctober 30, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 3 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 27, 20233 citations recorded3 of 7 standards cited at this visit
746.1201(4) - AP Responsibilities of Employees and Caregivers -Ensure No Child Abused, Neglected, or ExploitedRisk level: High
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was involved in an incident that raised to the level of neglect under the care of the operation.

Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5605(4) - AP Safety Precautions for Loading and Unloading Children - No Child UnattendedRisk level: High
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined a child was left unattended in a vehicle.

Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2805(8) - Prohibited Punishments - Restrictive device for time outRisk level: High
Based on the information obtained during DFPS investigation it was determined staff place children in highchairs as a form of discipline.

Correction verified by the state on October 30, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionAugust 21, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
ReportAugust 15, 2023Self-reported by the operationNo citation recorded at this visit0 of 1 standards cited at this visit
InspectionMarch 9, 2023No citation recorded at this visit0 of 2 standards cited at this visit
InspectionFebruary 24, 20232 citations recorded2 of 594 standards cited at this visit
746.901(5) - Required Personnel Records- Training HoursRisk level: Medium
Training on SIDS / Shaken Baby was not available for review for two out of six staff training records evaluated during the inspection.

Correction verified by the state on February 27, 2023.

746.2909(3) - Arrangement of Napping Equipment -Provides Sufficient Walking and Work SpaceRisk level: Medium High
Some of the napping mats were touching each other leaving insufficient space for staff to walk in between the mats.

Correction verified by the state on March 9, 2023. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

InspectionMay 19, 2022No citation recorded at this visit0 of 5 standards cited at this visit
InspectionApril 20, 20227 citations recorded7 of 600 standards cited at this visit
746.2207(a) - Screen Time Activities - Not Used for Under TwoRisk level: Medium
Upon arrival the TV in the toddler room was on and playing about indoor skydiving. There were children ages 18mo-2yo in the classroom. Note: This was corrected at inspection when TV was turned off.

Corrected at the time of inspection. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.1309(e) - Documented Annual Training- Required ContentRisk level: Medium
Five staff files were reviewed: one staff members is missing 10 hours of annual training and a second staff member is missing 8 hours of annual trainings including trainings on the following topics: Management Hazardous materials Food allergies Administering medications Emergency Preparedness Building and Safety Premises Safety Communicable Diseases

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

745.621(b)(3) - Renewal background checks submitted - When change in role requires subject to have fingerprint-based check now instead of only name-based TX checkRisk level: High
The role of a volunteer changed to an employee role two months ago. Operation has not submitted a renewal background check with the employee's current role.

Correction verified by the state on April 21, 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 12/7/2020.

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

746.603(a) - Children's Records MaintainedRisk level: Medium
Five children's records were reviewed. One files is missing emergency contact name, address and telephone number. A second file is missing immunization records and emergency food allergy plan and/or statement child no longer has a food allergy.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.5617(a)(1) - Required Equipment in Vehicles - List of ChildrenRisk level: High
Transportation binder taken during routes is missing list of the children being transported, authorization to be transported and receive medical attention during emergencies and children's emergency contact other than the parent.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

746.2421(b) - Written Feeding Instructions - Review and Update Every 30 DaysRisk level: Medium
Feeding instructions for a child no yet eating table food were last reviewed and signed by parent on 02/28/2022.

Correction verified by the state on May 19, 2022. The state provided technical assistance on this standard.

This page presents the state’s record for this operation as of November 5, 2026; it is a dated presentation, not a live register. If something here does not match the operation’s current state record, file a correction report.

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